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Roller Coaster Physics

Thursday, July 24
4:00–4:45 p.m. PDT
7:00–7:45 p.m. EDT

Recording available to all who have registered.

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Take your physics classes for a ride—literally! Join Vernier physics and engineering experts Josh Ence and Tom Smith as they demonstrate how you can capture acceleration data on roller coasters, drop towers, spinning rides, and other amusement park attractions using the remote data logging feature on the Go Direct® Acceleration Sensor. You’ll learn how to bring thrilling, real-world motion into your classroom and turn abstract physics concepts like circular motion and free fall into unforgettable hands-on investigations.

You will

Get our best practices for safely and effectively collecting data on roller coasters and other amusement park rides

Discover strategies for using remote data logging to collect acceleration data from roller coasters, drop towers, and spinning rides

Learn techniques for helping students analyze multi-axis acceleration data and connect it to fundamental physics concepts like circular motion and free fall

Learn how to sync data with video footage using Vernier Graphical Analysis® Pro to create compelling visual demonstrations

Explore how to analyze motion in videos using Vernier Video Analysis®



Presenters

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Josh Ence
Engineering Educational Technology Specialist

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Tom Smith
Engineering Educational Technology Specialist

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Colleen McDaniel

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Educational Technology Specialist