Yes, because you would need friction to slow down the rollercoaster to a stop.
Answer:
T = 60 s
Explanation:
There are 6 poles on the track which are equally spaced
so the angular separation between the poles is given as
so the angular speed of the train is given as
now we have time period of the train given as
This next statement is a big deal. It should be up on a board, surrounded
by flashing red and yellow lights, and hung on the wall of every Science
classroom. Although we never see it in our daily lives, it's fundamental to
the workings of the universe, and it's also Newton's first law of motion:
<em>Without friction, it doesn't take <u>ANY</u> force to keep a moving object
moving. </em><em>Force is only required to <u>change</u> the object's speed, or to
<u>change</u> the direction </em><em>in which it's moving.</em>
The answer to the question is: On a level road, and neglecting any friction,
the engine doesn't have to supply ANY force to keep the car going at the
same speed.
