1. The World’s Most Awkward Roller Coaster: The Pipethon
By: Travis Estes
Mike Grigalus
Brett Moll
Andrew Riley

2. The Pipethon Team

3. Introduction
The goal of this project is to make a roller coaster which lasts close to 15 seconds
The PVC pipe, PVC adapters, and duct tape were purchased for under $20. Other materials including the small cut PVC pipe and marble were free.

4. Prepare yourself for… THE PIPETHON!

5. Potential Energy (Original) = Kenetic Energy (Final) + Energy Loss
Calculations
Potential Energy (Original) = Kenetic Energy (Final) + Energy Loss
mgh = (1/2)mv^2 + Eloss

6. Conclusion
The PVC was much harder to work with than we initially imagined.
We were able to keep our initial design for the base while adding additions to the top.
Our construction was complete after just over four hours.