Re: [MATHEDCC] Re: Growth Rate and Growth Factor

John Lowe (jlowe@INFOAVE.NET)
Thu, 16 Apr 1998 09:55:56 -0400

I recommend you visit http:/pen.k12.va.us/Anthology/Pav/Science. The Science Pavillion has several great links on roller coaster physics.

JohnL

At 07:29 PM 4/15/98 -0600, Cynthia Glickman wrote:

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>I was wondering if anyone may have any ideas. I am helping with an article that is

>about using software and Quick time. The focus of the article involves a roller

>coaster that goes through a loop. Does the front or the back go through the loop

>faster? Well, in our data it appears that the front actually goes through the loop

>faster. Is there some mathematics (or physics) that supports this? What

>mathematics could be taught through this example?

>

>Thanks in advance for any thoughts you could share.

>Cynthia Glickman

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