Why Does a Penny Appear to Float When Dropped on a Roller Coaster Descent?

voutetesbelle
Messages
8
Reaction score
0
Why would a penny seem to "float" above you if you dropped it as you were descending a roller coaster?
 
Physics news on Phys.org
Hint: Climb a tree and jump off while at the same time dropping a penny. What does the penny do relative to you?
 
Thread 'Collision of a bullet on a rod-string system: query'

Thread 'Collision of a bullet on a rod-string system: query'

In this question, I have a question. I am NOT trying to solve it, but it is just a conceptual question. Consider the point on the rod, which connects the string and the rod. My question: just before and after the collision, is ANGULAR momentum CONSERVED about this point? Lets call the point which connects the string and rod as P. Why am I asking this? : it is clear from the scenario that the point of concern, which connects the string and the rod, moves in a circular path due to the string...
View full post »

Similar threads

G-force diagram on a roller coaster?
Replies
5
Views
2K
Understanding Newton's First Law & Safety Measures for Roller Coaster Rides
Replies
4
Views
4K
Roller coaster physics conceptual question
Replies
1
Views
2K
Simulated circular motion on a roller coaster
Replies
5
Views
3K
Does a roller coaster have both kinetic and potential energy at every point?
Replies
1
Views
2K
Gravitational potential energy (roller coaster)
Replies
12
Views
10K
Verifying the Velocity of a Roller Coaster Train
Replies
3
Views
2K
Calculating the normal force of a roller coaster
Replies
1
Views
8K
Centripetal force roller coaster problem
Replies
5
Views
7K
Roller coaster change in acceleration?
Replies
3
Views
3K

Hot Threads

Recent Insights

Back
Top