A roller coaster (Fig. P6.37) starts at the top of its track (point A) with a speed
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A roller coaster (Fig. P6.37) starts at the top of its track (point A) with a speed of 12 m/s. If it reaches point B traveling at 16 m/s, what is the vertical distance (h) between A and B? Assume friction is negligible and ignore the kinetic energy of the wheels.
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