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    Solving the Coaster Puzzle: Finding Variables and Calculations

    It's all still so confusing! Setting up the equation isn't the problem.. plugging in the numbers. I'm missing varibables and I don't know where to go to find themm i. if the spring constant is 2000 N/m how far will the spring have to compress to bring the coaster to a stop? (Asume the weight...
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    Roller coaster friction project help

    I think so.. so KE = EPE + Heat -> 1/2mv^2 = 1/2kx^2 + Ff*d and I'm solving for x.. right?
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    Roller coaster friction project help

    I have a group depending on me.. and I have no idea where to begin with these problems... they're additional calculations connected with a rollercoaster project we're doing... our average friction is .0212 N if that is needed... someone please direct me to some solution you have no idea how much...
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