Race Track (large)

Race Track (large)

P.I.R.A. #: 1D 15.21

Demonstrates: Potential and kinetic energies.

Description: Large rectangular peg board with two red tracks that start and end at the same place but differ in length by having peaks and valleys inserted. Two 1" bearings are used as race cars.

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Condition: Good.	Size: 72'' x 72'' x 30''.	Hazard: None.
Instructions: Adjust tracks as designed. Gate both balls and release simultaneously. Use catch box to stop balls from getting lost.
Items Used: Large race track, two steel balls, catch box.
Notes: Tracks can be adjusted, slippage instead of rolling of steel balls can occur.
Schematic: none.	Tech Specs (PDF format): none.
Mathematical Description / Measured Results: none.

Web Links: none.

History: In-house origin.