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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 much power does a roller coaster use?
Electrical power is typically used to get the train up to the top of the lift hill. After it reaches the top, gravity takes over.
Roller Coasters utilize Diesel only in the event of a power loss. Most modern day coasters use electrical power to compress air to power the brakes and emergency mechanisms.
How many times does the incredible hulk coaster go upside-down?
The Incredible Hulk roller coaster goes up-side down 4 times last for up to 7 seconds each time.
Is riding a roller coaster a definite risk of having a miscarriage?
It's possible. It's not recommended that you ride roller coasters while pregnant. All the physical instability from a roller coaster could potentiomally damage the fetus.
Who was the youngest person to ride a roller coaster at Universal Studios?
My son just rode what used to be called the Dueling dragons now called Dragon Challenge ( they changed it to be Harry Potter themed. He is 8 years old, he is 5'3.
How many people can ride on a roller coaster?
That depends on the roller coaster. Different roller coasters hold different amounts of people and are not all the same. Normally the capacity of a roller coaster is around 1,500 - 2,000 riders per hour.
Are roller coasters too dangerous?
Actually, barley. FACT: Roller coasters are safer than crossing the street. Think about it ? How many news reports do you hear about people being hit by cars? @ the most once a month (way more). How many news reports do you hear about people dying, falling off, or being hurt on roller coasters? none I'VE heard ever. See the difference? So a fact is roller coasters are very safe.
How do you beat level 7 on Roller Coaster Creator?
all you need to do to beaT level 13 on coaster creator is make jumps, use the up tool straight away and then let the coaster fall onto the wood it will automatically finish from there
ask Megan as she is the best at level 13 yes she is BEAST guys ;] <3
i cant beat level 13 either help somebody!
yes it is very safe! i've been on it 7 times and have personally watched over 130 cars!you have a seatbelt, a harness, and a little extra! trust me! its so fun and you wont regret it
How do roller coasters go so fast?
Roller coasters go fast because they use gravity to their advantage. Because the cars weigh a lot, they fall at very high speeds from high in the air. Some of the new roller coasters being built also are propelled forward using the force created by high powered magnets.
When you ride a roller coaster what makes your boby rise out of its seat at the top of the hill?
This sensation is caused by zero/negative g-force which occurs when you accelerate downwards at a rate faster than natural freefall, so in this case you are being pulled downwards from the top of the hill faster than than a natural freefall.
What is the most expensive roller coaster ever made?
The tallest roller coaster in the world is Kingda Ka at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, NJ, USA. It is 456 feet tall and launches to 128 miles per hour in 3.5 seconds. (I love this ride, personally).
The longest roller coaster in the world is Steel Dragon 2000 at Nagashima Spaland in Mie, Japan. It is 8,133 feet long.
Well... Kingda ka is the Fastest and tallest Rollercoaster in the world, but I wouldn't say largest. -Feewet
How much do you have to weigh to ride a roller coaster at six flags?
It is not based on your weight to be able to ride a roller coaster, it is based on your height, and each ride requires you to be a certain height.
What is the oldest steel roller coaster?
The Scenic Railway at Luna Park Melbourne, Australia, is the longest continually-operating roller coaster in the world.
What is the nemesis at Alton towers?
Nemesis is a Rollercoaster in Alton Towers which is located in the Forbidden Valley. This intense ride takes you over rivers of blood and rock, reaching G-forces greater than a space shuttle launch. It was first opened on the 19th March 1994 and cost £10,000,000.
The typical roller coaster starts out with a cog rail that boosts the cars to a height. Here, electrical energy is added to the system, and converted to gravitational potential energy. At the top, the coaster basically stops before starting the plunge. As the cars plunge, the potential energy is converted to the energy of motion (kinetic energy). If there are subsequent ups and downs, kinetic energy is partially traded back to potential energy and vice versa. At the end, a brake slows the cars down right at the finish, converting the kinetic energy to heat. During the ride, some friction also converts some energy to heat irreversibly.
When there is no friction what is the only factor that effects the final speed of a roller coaster?
Height of the tallest hill, I guess is the answer. There could be some other factors in the shape of the course like twists or spirals which would have some angular effect on the speed, as well.
What miller lite commercial has a guy on a roller coaster screaming?
Skyler Stone. He's on Raising Hope as cousin Mike
Which Theme Park has the most number of roller coasters?
Cedar Point in Sandusky, OH has 17 roller coasters. Six Flags Magic Mountain in Los Angeles, CA has 16 and will debut its 17th roller coaster in the summer of 2010. Cedar Point is working on its 18th coaster, but it won't come out before the new one at Six Flags Magic Mountain. That means the record will be shared for a while, but Cedar Point will take it away soon.
How many loops do kingda ka the roller coaster have?
Both Medusa in Great Adventure (now called Bizarro) and in Discovery Kingdom have 7 loops. The is a Medusa in Six Flags Mexico that is wood and has no loops.
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What are a few of the fastest roller coasters in the world?
1.Ring Racer (Germany)
2.Kingda Ka (NJ, USA)
3.Top Thrill Dragster(OH, USA)
4.Dodompa (Japan)
Ring racer is new and was recently added to the top 5 reaching speeds of 135 mph.Unlike Kingda ka and top thrill, ring racer launches and then goes through a normal roller coaster. Kingda ka and Top thrill dragster lanch and go straight up and down
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