If the track were a constant 3
degree slope and were frictionless, what acceleration due to gravity would
a slider experience? How fast would the slider be traveling after 100 m?
Now, building on the above activity....
At the end of the 100m would you be able to clear an uphill section 10m long
with a 6 degree slope?
The Spiral track has a 150
m long uphill section with a 6 degree slope!
