A roller coaster is moving at 8 m/s at the top of the first hill (h= 43 m). Ignoring friction and air resistance, how fast will the roller coaster be moving at the top of a subsequent hill, which is 21 m?

A roller coaster is moving at 8 m/s at the top of the first hill (h= 43 m). Ignoring friction and air resistance, how fast will the roller coaster be moving at the top of a subsequent hill, which is 21 m?

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Chapter8: Potential Energy And Conservation Of Energy

Section: Chapter Questions

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