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Roller Coasters

A famous amusement ride, the roller coaster is an elevated railway usually with steep inclines and sharp curves, including one or more vertical loops. Patented by LaMarcus Adna Thompson, the first underfriction roller coaster was developed in 1919.

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How are hydraulics used in a roller coaster?

For the medium capacity roller coasters, electro-magnetic launchers are used to launch roller coaster trains. Such a launch draws high peak powers up to 2 MW. For larger capacity

roller coaster, with larger and heavier trains, an electro-magnetic launcher would draw too much power.

For these high apacity coaster, Bosch Rexroth developed a hydraulic launch system which is capable of accumulating required power in between the launches. This allows for heavy (high capacity) train launches within the limitations of the power net.

What is the biggest roller coaster in Six Flags Great America?

King's Island's biggest roller coaster is the"Diamond Back"

With speeds up to 80 mph, and a towering height of 230 ft. This racing coaster is the fastest and tallest coaster in the park!

Why is the first hill of a roller coaster always the tallest?

the first hill on a roller coaster is the biggest because they need enough speed and momentum to finish the rest of the ride it has to be really precise to because if its to big and steep the car will fall of the track and if its to short it won't finish the ride or not go fast enough to do a loop or go up other hills

How is a roller coaster scientific?

Well it's powered by electricity as it goes up but once it goes back down it's gravity that's moving it and when you go up slopes that aren't as high momentum is used to get it up. Hope this helps.

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Why is the hill of a roller coaster always the tallest?

The first 'hill' on a rollercoaster is always the tallest - to give the cars the momentum to carry them to the end of the track.

Why is it important for engineers to understand how roller coasters work?

roller coasters are important because without roller coasters kids would be melancholy and what would be the whole point of going to an amusement park if half of there place is empty.

Safe to ride roller coasters 4 weeks after giving birth?

This is good question for a medical doctor. Normaly it is safe,but if you have some other medical problems you may not be aware of, this could propose a problem. Better to be safe than sorry. Yes, you have to be very gentle with your baby, its easy to forget that there is a fully formed human being in there. Your baby could get physically injured and you could even loose your baby. It could also cause placental abruption.

How much does home roller coasters cost?

you might want to use knex if you want to build a model rollercoaster. the kits usually range from 40 to 50 dollars

How does a roller coaster go up a hill?

Roller coasters are gravity operated, fixed course, recreational vehicles. In order to operate, the string of cars must be lifted to the top of the first downgrade to begin the ride, and gravity does the rest from there. Getting the cars up to the top of the first rise is usually accomplished by the use of a moving "chain" or the like, and this is almost always driven by an electric motor. All the energy in the cars must be put in by the motor as transferred into them by the hoisting mechanism.

How many acres is the top thrill dragster?

The Top Thrill Dragsters Speed is measured at 120mph.

it goes about an average of 120mph and its highest point is 420 feet high along with a 400 ft drop I really want to go on it.

How do you calculate velocity of a roller coaster?

A slow rollercoaster doesn't batter the senses or induce fear in it's riders near as much as a fast one. When going up the hill, gaining potential energy, you are going slower and gaining fear (you can see what's about to happen.) When you are going down the hill, gaining kinetic energy, you have an emotional release as you safely reach the next hill and calm down about the ride. At the same time the kinetic and potential energy curves are 180o to each other. When the velocity is high, the potential energy is low. When it's low, potential energy goes up.

Where in the world are most roller coasters located?

The Tallest roller coaster is Kingda ka at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson New Jersey. Steel Dragon 2000 is the longest roller coaster. But i woulent count on riding that unlees you have a trip to japan planned.

Can you ride a roller coaster at 7 weeks pregnant?

I would not recommend riding a roller coaster. The force of a roller coaster is almost the same as the one that astronauts experience on a rocket. Plus you will probably squish your belly in the safety seat or you may not be able to pull it down far enough to be safe. A merry-go-round or a Ferris wheel are safe to ride on.

How long is the average roller coaster?

Approximately 25 years
I would say that it depends on the rolercoaster you ride in. There are many rollercoasters that have the same period of time, but you have to specify the rollercoaster you want to know. The time that a rollercoaster would last is about 10 to 15 minutes. Maybe even 5 to 10 minutes. It depends on the rollercoaster.

At 14 weeks pregnant can i get on a roller coaster?

Is this a real question? If you know your pregnant then you shouldn't be doing anything like that.

Well it depends on what rollarcoaster it is. like if it isnt high and dosent go fast and not upsidown, it should be ok, but it is all down to you because if anything happend to the baby it would be your fault. Also i wouldent reccomend it, sorry but if anything happend your killing your own baby .

hope this helps

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.

How displacement has to do with roller coasters?

Roller coasters often have loops and turns that make their final displacement different than their final distance. But, if the roller-coaster is a loop, the displacement will obviously be 0. If the displacement is not 0, it is measured in meters.

How many people are injured on roller coasters a year?

There are around 3000-3500 roller coaster accidents each year which would include back injuries and neck injuries, there are on average 3 deaths per year from roller coasters.

How tall do you have to be to ride rock n roller coaster?

you have too be 60 inchs too ride the ferrari roller coaster

What are the three fastest roller coasters in the world?

#1 - Formula Rossa - Ferrari World - Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. 149.1mph (240.0kph)

#2 - Kingda Ka - Six Flags Great Adventure - Jackson Township, New Jersey, USA. 128.0mph (206kph)

#3 - Top Thrill Dragster - Cedar Point - Sandusky, Ohio, USA. 120.0mph (190kph)

What roller coaster is located at Circus Circus?

The roller coaster at Circus Circus is a double corkscrew, double loop ride, set indoors.