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PASCO ME-9812 Roller Coaster User Manual

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Roller Coaster

Model No. ME-9812

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14. Oscillations in a Well

Set up the track as shown in Configuration 14a or 14b. Time the
period of the oscillations in the valley. Depending on initial speed
and position, the car will be trapped in different potential wells.

15. Conservation of Angular Momentum

Attach the catcher to the end of the ME-8951 Rotating Platform arm
by placing a thumb screw through the T-slot in the top of the
platform. The car goes off the track into the catcher on the Rotating
Platform (see Configuration 15).

Configuration 14a: Oscillations in a Well

Configuration 14b: Potential Wells

Platform

Rotating

Arm Piece

Catcher

Configuration 15: Catcher on Rotating
Platform