Blog 5: Power

Since I fail at computers (I actually had to audit Java programming to not get an E and screw my GPA) I cant embed this video, but its super funny, so click on the link.(And after posting this I realize it doesn't even let you click, so highlight, control-c, or right click copy and open a new tab and watch it!)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=182GMMxyuOk

I recommend skipping to 0:53 if you want to laugh.

In this video the boy experiences the power of roller coasters.  While the coaster is going up at the beginning its velocity is very slow, so it does the work very slowly as well, resulting in low power.  This is because Power=work/time, so the longer it takes the roller coaster to reach the top, the lower the power.  After the coaster reaches the top however and it makes its descent down, its velocity becomes very fast, so it does work quickly, increasing its power.  With so much power acting on him, the boy goes insane and yells for no reason.   The lesson here: don't try to answer questions about baseball on roller coasters, otherwise someone will tape you and you will be a laughingstock on youtube.  Power is fun!