Wonderscape
The Science of Roller Coasters: Friction, Acceleration, and Thrills
Dive into the science behind roller coasters, exploring how friction and acceleration play crucial roles. Understand how friction converts energy into heat, impacting the coaster's motion, and learn how acceleration, influenced by...
Bozeman Science
Bozeman Science: Kinetic and Potential Energy
In the following video Paul Andersen explains how the energy in a closed system can be converted from kinetic to potential to kinetic energy. Sample problems and a simulation is contained. [4:46]