What energy/work is done by those people riding a running rollercoaster car?
October 4th, 2009 | by Michael |
galadriel asked:
What energy/work is done by those people riding a running rollercoaster car?
Will the work/energy be any different if the rollercoaster car is empty but still running?
What energy/work is done by those people riding a running rollercoaster car?
Will the work/energy be any different if the rollercoaster car is empty but still running?
It what way will it be different?
Explain scientifically…
Thank you and God bless!
MITCH
One Response to “What energy/work is done by those people riding a running rollercoaster car?”
By Chris M on Oct 8, 2009 | Reply
Mass, and therefore weight will change, which will affect the kinetic energy which is defined as 1/2*m*v^2
If mass is increased, then kinetic energy will have to increase as well.