| STATION 1: Ferris Wheel |
| STATION 2: Anti-Gravity Machine |
| STATION 3: Roller Coaster |
| STATION 4: Scrambler |
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This is an online laboratory where students look at either video clips or Flash simulations that model an amusment park ride. Students then use a stop watch to measure velocity and period. with these measurements and some other given information they calculate centripetal force and acceleartion.
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by T. Wayne |