Physics

Physics

Problem

a. A roller-coaster car of mass 500 kg500\,\text{kg} starts from rest at the top of a track 20 m20\,\text{m} above the ground and descends to a point 5 m5\,\text{m} above the ground. Calculate its speed at this lowest point. (Take g=9.8 m s−2g = 9.8\,\text{m s}^{-2}.) b. The car then climbs to a height of 15 m15\,\text{m} above the ground. Assuming no friction, find its speed at this point.

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