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Carden with his model “G Money.”

AP Physics 1 students were challenged to create a diagram and model of an original roller coaster design. The challenge required the students’ designs to exhibit realistic g forces, velocities, heights, and inclines. Students applied concepts of circular motion dynamics and energy conservation to calculate and label the velocity, centripetal acceleration, and g’s for at least three locations on the design. They also calculated and labeled the required energy to start the roller coaster.  The project required the roller coasters to have at least one hill and one loop, and maximum g’s were required to be less than 6 to maintain rider safety.

The creation of a model:

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Kendra and Leslie with their model of “No Clue.”

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