1M40.20 • Conservation of Energy: Loop the Loop

Location: Floor Cabinet

Photos show the demonstration used at the University of Texas at Austin.

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Instructions / Notes:

• Demonstration comes with a brass roller coaster and metal balls of varying mass.
• Release the metal balls at THE TOP of the track and the balls will complete the loop.
• Energy losses make the minimum release height necessary for each mass to complete the loop significantly higher than the calculated value.

Last updated on February 24, 2025