Two Waterslide Paths

Two Waterslide Paths#

Two waterslide paths are shown in the figure.

Figure of two waterslide paths. The first slide forms an almost straight path from start to end while the second slide creates a deep valley and then a bump before reaching the end point.

Part 1#

If riders experience no friction and no drag along both paths, then

Answer Section#

  • riders will arrive at the end of their slide with a greater final speed along path (i) than along path (ii).

  • riders will arrive at the same speed at the end of their slide regardless of which track they choose.

  • riders will arrive at the end of their slide with a greater final speed along path (ii) than along path (i).

  • riders will not reach the end of their slide as they will fly off the sides of the track regardless of which track they choose.

  • riders will not reach the end of their slide along path (ii) as they will not be able to get over the hill.

Attribution#

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