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Brakes are used to slow down Roller Coasters. The brakes simply contract together against part of the car and friction brings them to a halt. Another type of roller coaster brake are magnets. The magnets have a force between them that slows the car down.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoTwo things slow a roller coaster down as it travels over the rails. When the cars are going up hill, gravity slows them. The friction between the wheels and the rails always tends to slow the cars. When the brakes are applied, that friction is increased.
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∙ 15y agoWind resistance against the direction which the roller coaster is travelling, friction between the wheels and the surface upon which it is rolling and friction between the brakes and the wheels (if applicable) would all contribute to slow the roller coaster down.
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∙ 9y agoInertia of the ever increasing weight behind the first car steadily pushing forward as the its glides downhill on the rails. This is the same reason an airplane must have a means of slowing down as it goes down in altitude.
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∙ 14y agoKinetic friction.
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∙ 15y agofriction
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∙ 11y agogravity
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∙ 12y agoGravity
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What is Thermal energy relating to a roller coaster?
Thermal energy is heat. Heat is associated with motion (like a roller coaster) because of friction. Friction slows down the speed of an object and changes some of its kinetic energy into heat.
What force slows down the tennis ball on a roller coaster?
The limiting frictional force is the force that slows down the tennis ball on the roller coaster.
How much friction do roller coasters have?
Friction, slows the roller coaster down to a slow enough pace that it eventually stops.
Where does a roller coaster have the most negative friction?
Upside down.
How does friction affect roller coasters?
It holds the coaster down. Less friction makes it go faster.
How do they stop a rollet coaster?
Brakes, either using friction or magnets, are used to slow down or stop the train usally at the end of a roller coaster ride.
How do you stop friction on a roller coaster?
they hug the rails HELP ive got a HUGE science taske about rollercoasters and its really hard!
Why is it vital to have the wheels on a roller coaster to have low friction?
Low friction is very desirable for something such as a roller coaster car, that is intended to move very fast. Friction would slow it down, and would also generate a lot of heat, which might become so extreme as to start a fire. Wheels are not really the only option for friction reduction. For example, magnetic levitation gives even lower friction than wheels do. But it's too expensive a technique to use for a roller coaster.
What type of friction slows down movement?
all friction slows down movement
Can you make a roller coaster go upside down in roller coaster tycoon 3?
Yes
What types of friction are on a roller coaster?
It provides undesired slowing of the coaster on its path but it is essential for the brakes to stop it at the station.
What type of friction slows down a sliding object?
sliding friction slows down a sliding object
