Using the picture, find the max velocity at the hill's highest point using normal acceleration and conservation of energy.  Information given: length = 6709 ft (2045 meter) height = 259 ft (79 meter) drop from peak = 230 ft angle = 65 degree max speed = 80.8 mph

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(not the best picture but this is roller coaster Fujiyama, use google for better angles of pictures) 

Using the picture, find the max velocity at the hill's highest point using normal acceleration and conservation of energy. 

Information given: length = 6709 ft (2045 meter) height = 259 ft (79 meter) drop from peak = 230 ft angle = 65 degree max speed = 80.8 mph

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