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When a roller coaster moves what do it helps to overcome friction?
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∙ 11y ago
Gravit & speed. Coasters usually start with a long climb up a steep incline. This gives the 'cars' potential energy. Once they go over the top (or brow) of the incline, gravity takes over, increasing the cars speed.
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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 helps keep a roller coaster ride smooth?
the tracks
Who invented the first roller coaster and where?
The first roller coaster was call Gravity Switchback RailwayIt was designed by LaMarcus A. ThompsonIt was built in 1884I hope this helps you i just finished researching it for a report i have to get in:(((
Is there a roller coaster in Skate 3?
I've played skate 3 almost every day for a few months now, and I can assure you there is no roller coaster. It would be pretty awesome if there was, but there isn't. Hope this helps!
What helps to overcome friction?
smoother surfaces and smaller surface areas.
What three forces drive a roller coaster?
A 3 wheel locking system, it works by one wheel on top of the rail, one wheel on the side, this wheel helps it go around curves, and 1 wheel on the bottom of the rail, these are called up-stop wheels that prevent the roller coaster from flying off the tracks. This 3 wheel locking system sort of hug the rails to lock the roller coaster train to the rails.
Why does roller skates have small wheels?
Small wheels have little rolling friction and helps to move faster in Skates
What keeps us safe from falling from a roller coaster?
I suppose you're talking about the loop-dee-loops? It's G-Force. The bar helps also. :)
What is the third biggest wooden roller coaster in the world?
the third fastest coaster is located in Nevada, if you go to Primm you can see the large drop it is called the Desperado its like 150 mph no loops or anything just a lot of vomit and lost phones so if you are gonna go on it prepare for a headache.
When rolling downhill a rollar coasters potential energy is converted?
Yes. At the top of the hill, the potential energy is at a maximum. As the coaster is rolling down the hill, the potential energy (or energy due to the coaster's position or height), is converted into kinetic energy (as the roller coaster is rushing downhill). Hope this helps, physicsisland@hotmail.com
What rides are at MGM studios?
If you mean Hollywood Studios then Tower of Terror, Toy Story Mania, Rock 'n' Roller Coaster featuring Aerosmith and The Great Movie Ride Hope this helps :)
List objects you might compare life to...I am doing metaphors and similes?
uhm, I have two - well for metaphors. " Life is climbing a tall mountain. " " Life is a big roller coaster. " hope that helps(:
