Mf-1 Loop the Loop
Published: Thursday 09 March 2006 - Updated: Thursday 24 March 2011
Aim
To demonstrate that a minimum energy is required for a body to complete a vertical loop.
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Description
A steel ball bearing is released at various heights on the ramp and the position where the ball just completes the loop is noted. This is compared with 5/2 R.