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A rollercoaster rolls thru a vertical circular loop with a radius of 28 m. Find the minimum speed at the very top of the loop to make it around without falling.

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Author:Paul W. Zitzewitz

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Chapter6: Motion In Two Dimensions

Section6.2: Circular Motion

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