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Ball in a TroughPIRA 1M40.30 |
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A ball is released at the higher, less steep end of
the track. Since energy is conserved, the ball will roll up the lower,
more steep end and not roll off. The energy needed to get to the top of
each incline is the same.
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Recipe and
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Trough |
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MPG Video: None Real Video: None |
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None at this time.
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