Airborne car on a hill

Abstract A car rising up a hill can become airborne if it is travelling fast enough. Trajectories are calculated for several curved hills to illustrate the physics involved.

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Physics Education
Published
2024-08-09
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https://doi.org/10.1088/1361-6552/ad673d
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Aerospace Engineering and Energy Systems
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Airborne car on a hill

Rod Cross
Physics Education
Aerospace Engineering and Energy Systems
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Airborne car on a hill

Rod Cross
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Abstract

Abstract A car rising up a hill can become airborne if it is travelling fast enough. Trajectories are calculated for several curved hills to illustrate the physics involved.

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