Marble Roller Coaster Science Fair

By jonathan morgan petrini.

Marble roller coaster science fair.

Abstract if you d like to investigate the physics of amusement park rides then this project is for you. Abstract this is a really fun project even if you don t like going on roller coasters yourself. You can build simple models out of everyday materials that demonstrate concepts such. A steeper slope will.

The point of this project is to see how high of a drop is required for a marble to loop the loop. You ll build a roller coaster track for marbles using foam pipe insulation and masking tape and see how much the marble s potential energy at the beginning of the track is converted to kinetic energy at various points along the track. I plan to race 10 marbles down the drop at each height and. Explore the science of momentum and velocity as you create your own custom design.

You ll build a roller coaster track for marbles using foam pipe insulation and masking tape and see how much of an initial drop is required to get the marble to loop the loop. The marble roller coaster is an open ended challenge. The marble relies on the force of gravity to speed it up as it travels down the track. What type of slope will accelerate the marble the fastest.

Roller coasters are wonders of engineering but they also demonstrate some basic principles of physics. Create the longest track possible without letting the marble fall. In addition to the roller coaster materials you ll need a stopwatch and a heavy object. I will try testing the drop at different heights.

This is a fun project where i get to build a rollercoaster out of foam pipe insulation.