5) A 0.042 kg block is at the top of a frictionless track of height 1.3 m. The block slides down the track and goes around a vertical track loop of radius 0.25 m. It exits that loop and then enters and goes around a second vertical track loop of radius 0.35 m. Find the velocity of the block at the top of both loops. Why are the velocities different?

5) A 0.042 kg block is at the top of a frictionless track of height 1.3 m. The block slides down the track and goes around a vertical track loop of radius 0.25 m. It exits that loop and then enters and goes around a second vertical track loop of radius 0.35 m. Find the velocity of the block at the top of both loops. Why are the velocities different?

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Chapter7: Rotational Motion And The Law Of Gravity

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