Potential energy demo

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A fun physics experiment! Let's see what happens when we roll a marble down a specially designed ramp. Since both ends of the ramp are at the same height, the marble starts with zero potential energy. As it rolls down, its kinetic energy increases, but this doesn't mean it will fly off the ramp at the other end. The marble will simply continue to roll until it comes to rest due to friction and air resistance. The rightmost position won't make a difference - the marble's motion is determined by gravity and the slope of the ramp, not its starting point. So, get ready for some fun marble runs!