Formula's

Could any of you please tell me the mathematical formulas for finding out positive G's at the bottom of a drop, and negative G's at the top of a hill. And if possible the formula of how much speed there must be too. Please put what each of the variables represent.

This would be greatly appreciated since I am only 14 and can't take physics yet.
Thanks!!!
Well, the problem you've got with the parabolic curves is that the radius is constantly changing, as it velocity.

radial(?) accel is basically velocity/radius of the curve.

Remember to add 1G at the bottom of a drop.

Negs are the same, but remember to add a G. [your accel should be negative until adding the G. Most coasters 'negative Gs' are actually between 0 and 1G. Magnum might actually go negative in a couple of seats. [1.3 comes to mind]

RideMAn would know this and he's actually posted a few problems and formulas in the MF section under different topics...

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