1. A train cart in a roller coaster track is released at point A and friction is negligible. (See the diagram below) Find: (a) How fast is it moving as it goes to point B? (b) What is the height at point C when the cart has a velocity of 14 m/s? (c) And when point D is reached, how fast is it moving?

1. A train cart in a roller coaster track is released at point A and friction is negligible. (See the diagram below) Find: (a) How fast is it moving as it goes to point B? (b) What is the height at point C when the cart has a velocity of 14 m/s? (c) And when point D is reached, how fast is it moving?

Classical Dynamics of Particles and Systems

5th Edition

ISBN:9780534408961

Author:Stephen T. Thornton, Jerry B. Marion

Publisher:Stephen T. Thornton, Jerry B. Marion

Chapter9: Dynamics Of A System Of Particles

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 9.57P

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