Marble Roller Coaster: How Much Height to Loop the Loop?

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Marble Roller Coaster: How Much Height to Loop the Loop?

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What is the dependent and independent variable in Marble Roller Coaster: How Much Height to Loop the Loop? experiment


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Re: Marble Roller Coaster: How Much Height to Loop the Loop?

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Hello,

This sounds like a fun project! Here is a good resource describing Dependent and Independent Variables with some examples that might be helpful: https://www.sciencebuddies.org/science- ... /variables

Let us know if this doesn't clear things up for you.

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Re: Marble Roller Coaster: How Much Height to Loop the Loop?

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How does the experiment relate to situations outside the lab?
What are the implications for further study?
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Re: Marble Roller Coaster: How Much Height to Loop the Loop?

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Hello,

Potential and kinetic energy are all around us! I suggest reviewing some of the links in the Biblography section of this project guide for examples of potential and kinetic energy outside the lab.

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