A roller coaster used centripetal forces to keep the train against the track. What is the minimum speed that a train must be moving with in order to remain on the track given this loop of diameter 25.0 m? (hint, where is it most likely to fall off)

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A roller coaster used centripetal forces to keep the train against the track. What is the
minimum speed that a train must be moving with in order to remain on the track
given this loop of diameter 25.0 m?
(hint, where is it most likely to fall off)
Transcribed Image Text:A roller coaster used centripetal forces to keep the train against the track. What is the minimum speed that a train must be moving with in order to remain on the track given this loop of diameter 25.0 m? (hint, where is it most likely to fall off)
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