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Loop the Loop

M.13.2 Loop the Loop

The Loop the Loop track can be reintroduced here, and the rotational energy of the rolling ball added to the calculation of the height that the ball must be released to just make it around the track. Note that the ball does not ride on its bottom, but partly up on its sides. You will still need to add in "a couple of inches of friction." See M. 11.2

 

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