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Loop the Loop Experiments

Authors :
Cross, Rod
Source :
Physics Education. Nov 2022 57(6).
Publication Year :
2022

Abstract

A loop-the-loop experiment is described to show how sliding friction affects motion of the ball. Conservation of energy can be used to explain the basic physics, but significant energy loss is observed in practice and expands the usefulness of this apparatus as a teaching tool.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0031-9120 and 1361-6552
Volume :
57
Issue :
6
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Physics Education
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ1368713
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Reports - Descriptive
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1088/1361-6552/ac8dd9