1. A frictionless roller-coaster is given a maximum possible initial speed vo= 6 m/s when it is at height yo = 6 m above the ground and moves freely afterwards, see figure below. (a) What will be the roller-coaster's speed when it reaches the lowest point at y1 = 4 m? (b) What will be its maximum height y2? %3D V.

1. A frictionless roller-coaster is given a maximum possible initial speed vo= 6 m/s when it is at height yo = 6 m above the ground and moves freely afterwards, see figure below. (a) What will be the roller-coaster's speed when it reaches the lowest point at y1 = 4 m? (b) What will be its maximum height y2? %3D V.

College Physics

10th Edition

ISBN:9781285737027

Author:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille

Publisher:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille

Chapter5: Energy

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 36P: A block of mass m = 5.00 kg is released from rest from point and slides on the frictionless track...

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