AP Physics 1 Question 63: Answer and Explanation
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Question: 63
3. If a roller coaster cart of mass m was not attached to the track, it would still remain in contact with a track throughout a loop of radius R as long as
- A. v ≤
- B. v ≥
- C. v ≤
- D. v ≥
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
B At the top of the loop, the cart will remain in contact as long as the centripetal force is at least as much as the force of gravity on the cart.
