Answer:
t = 12s
Explanation:
Given:
v-initial = 0 m/s
x = 360 m
a = 5.0 m/s^2
Solve:
x = (v-initial)t + 1/2(a*t^2)
360 = 0t + 1/2 (5.0t^2)
360 = 2.5 t^2
144 = t^2
t = sqrt(144) = 12
Therefore, it takes 12 seconds.
Between the top of the first and the top of the second loop, the coaster has lost potential energy = mgh, where h = 22.2 - 15 = 7.2m
This energy would have converted to Kinetic. Write out an equation and the masses will cancel out. Does that hint help you to find the solution? If not, I will give you another hint.
