1. Matt Fasano Joe Griffis Mina Kevin Black
Thunder Twist
Matt Fasano
Joe Griffis
Mina
Kevin Black

3. Energy Gravitational Potential Energy Kinetic Energy – E Loss
MGH ½ MV^2 - ukN
.0002Kg * 9.81m/s^2 * .57m ½ MV^2 - ukN
V = m/s

4. Design/Construction Materials used: Small Hose $6 Large Hose $8
Nails $3
Wood $2
Funnel $2
Zip Ties $1
Pipe Insulation $4
BB’s $1.50
Total$27.50
Issues:
-Fitting the Roller Coaster into the box
15 seconds
Ball getting stuck
Large Hose
Small Hose
Funnel
Ball Falling off track
Friction

5. Conclusions
After many trials we came to a reasonable reliability of our roller coaster to be 70 to 75%.
Time Trail 13.5s to 15.2s
Different:
More brain storming
Better Materials
Better Reliability