Physics Demonstrations
Department of Physics and Astronomy
Physics Demonstrations

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Identifier: M: EngMom - 014

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 FollowExpected 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
Tutorial: Set-up Instructions for M: EngMom - 14
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