Demonstration Manual

Linear Dynamics

DLD08 - Energy Transfer, Loop-the-Loop

Objective:

- To show energy transfer or energy exchange from potential to kinetic, repeated every half loop.

Apparatus:

• Metal track with vertical loop
• Steel sphere
• Stand with clamp

Method:

The incline is adjusted until the velocity of the ball rolling down is just sufficient to carry it completely around the vertical loop without falling away from the track as it passes the top position.

   Watch a Dynamics Demo: Loop the Loop video demonstration on Youtube

- Video Created at Utah State University by Professor Boyd F. Edwards and assistants.