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Roller Coaster
Draft – notebook 140 points
Typewritten Report – 140 points
I. Purpose – 5 points
• To construct an open two loop roller coaster
that will allow the marble to roll successfully
from start to finish.
• To identify all Physics concepts related to
roller coaster.
II. Background Information-15 points
a. Write 3 paragraphs about roller coaster design
b. References / Bibliography
Web address
book title
Website name
authors
Author
edition
Date
pages
III. Physics Concepts- 25 points
Identify , Discuss , Explain , Define , Relate at least 5
physics concepts to the roller coaster design .
List the 5 physics concepts’ related equations
Web address
Website name
Author
Date
book title
authors
edition
pages
IV. Materials- 5 points
Styrofoam pipe insulation
Tape
Marble
Meter stick
Stop watch
V. Diagrams- 5 points
Draw the perspective 2 open loop roller coaster.
Draw with measurement and label
VI. Construction Procedures- 10points
At least 10 steps
VII. Experimental Procedures –
10points
At least 10 steps
VIII. Data Table
Form your own Data table
At least 5 variables ( 3 trials ) – 20points
Trial 1
Trial 2
Trial 3
IX. Calculations
-of at least 5 equations used
X. Analysis of Results
3 paragraphs 20 points
Discussion how the roller coaster is constructed.
Discussion what are tested , measured and
calculated
Discuss the data you have gathered .
XI. Conclusion 10 points
XII. Photos – 5 points
XIII. Bibliography- 5 points
at least 3 references
use proper format