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a roller coster ride begins at rest then drops 55m into a tunnel. Assume that air resistance has negligible effect on its motion,

Calculate the initial GPE of the roller coster
Reply 1
Original post by yeah1106
a roller coster ride begins at rest then drops 55m into a tunnel. Assume that air resistance has negligible effect on its motion,

Calculate the initial GPE of the roller coster


You know the formula for GPE?
Reply 2
Original post by Andy98
You know the formula for GPE?


yes mgh
Reply 3
Original post by Andy98
You know the formula for GPE?


mgh
Reply 4
Original post by yeah1106
yes mgh


Well you've got the height, I'm assuming the mass or weight is given elsewhere in the question
Reply 5
Original post by Andy98
Well you've got the height, I'm assuming the mass or weight is given elsewhere in the question


no its not given or i would have done it
Reply 6
Original post by yeah1106
no its not given or i would have done it


In that case from what you've posted it can't be done. Try posting an image of the question, or a link to it. Otherwise your answer is just (55×9.81)m(55 \times 9.81)m

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