Flexible Track

Loop the Loop U-shaped Track

Concept Overview:

1. Use the loop-the-loop to demonstrate conservation of energy.

2. Use the U-shaped side to show equilibrium of forces.

Lecturer Procedure

Step(s) to Follow	Expected Result
1. Place the ball (steel ball works best) at yellow mark on loop-the-loop. 2. Release	Ball travels down the track, makes the loop, and exits the track into the box.
1. Place ball bearing on track at a point below the launch height. 2. Release ball.	Ball will travel down and back up, but it will not leave the track - instead, it will travel back and forth

Step(s) to Follow

Expected Result

1. Place the ball (steel ball works best) at yellow mark on loop-the-loop.

2. Release

Ball travels down the track, makes the loop, and exits the track into the box.

1. Place ball bearing on track at a point below the launch height.

2. Release ball.

Ball will travel down and back up, but it will not leave the track - instead, it will travel back and forth