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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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What are the forces involved in roller coasters?

The g force is maximum when the change in the car's velocity is maximum (Newton's 2nd law of motion). If the track has a loop at the bottom of a long slide, the maximum g force occurs when the car is speeding inside the loop. When the car's gravity is also considered, the car will experience max g at the top of the loop.

Why is kinetic energy important in roller coasters?

Potential energy is what make the coasters go down and flip and go fast and does all that wacky stuff. The potential energy builds as you go up on a hill the first time. It's potential energy all the way until you drop. From there it's all just kinetic energy. Without all the potential energy the coaster wouldn't even go anywhere.

Why are roller coasters scary?

some people automatically scream and others dont. manhy just scream on them for the fun of it and they scream on small coasters just automatically

People scream on roller coasters because of there survival instincts, when your adrenaline pumps you know to run away or stay and fight, but since you are in a closed off cart your reaction is automatically to scream.

Where is the worlds fastest rollar coaster?

The fastest roller coaster in the United States of America is Kingda Ka in Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, New Jersey. It uses hydraulic motors to launch the trains along a horizontal section of track from zero to 128 mph in an 3.5 seconds. It is also the tallest roller coaster in the world, being 456 feet tall and having a drop of 418 feet.

The fastest roller coaster in the world is Formula Rossa, which is located at Ferrari World in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. It is launched from zero to 149 mph in approximately 4.9 seconds. It is 171 feet high and has a drop of 166 feet. Due to the high air speeds and the subsequent risk of an impact with airborne particulates or insects, all riders are required to wear protective glasses similar to those used during sky diving.

How fast does the medusa roller coaster at six flags go?

Manta has a top speed of 56 miles per hour. and it's so unique in that matter that it's slower than the fastest one at Sea World Orlando, The Kraken. despite all the banks and turns on this coaster it's pretty fast. highly recommended ride.

How many roller coasters does hershey park have?

11. But, there will be one more added in the Spring of 2012 to make it a total of 12.

What friction slows a roller coaster down?

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.

Where is the tallest roller coaster in the world located?

The highest roller coaster in the world is kingda ka. It is 456ft and can go 128 mp in just 3.5 seconds. This roller coaster is located in new jersey at sixs flags great adventure.
Kingda Ka is the tallest rollercoaster, approx. 456 feet tall.

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common knowledge(for me at least)

(BTW I'm only 11)

Who made the incredible hulk roller coaster?

It was designed by Werner Stengel and manufactured by Swiss coaster manufacturer Bolliger & Mabillard inc., which also manufactured Dueling Dragons.

Can you go on a roller coaster ride after getting stitches on your belly?

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The smallest roller coaster in the world?

sorry i do not have very muc info but i think the shortest is the Gemini Jr. at just 40 feet and goes 6 miles mer hour Peace Out

How do roller coasters stay on the track?

All the rollercoasters are fitted with four 3 axis wheels on each cart. The wheels hold on to the railings on the top, side, and bottom, ensuring that they won't fall in the opposite direction they are holding.

What is the biggest roller coaster in California?

The first looping roller coaster in California, and even america, is the Revolution @ Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, CA.

When does a roller coaster have maximum speed?

The maximum launch speed is 124 mph, and you can accelerate up to 5 G's. I've made a coaster with a top speed of 250 mph, though, so i think that is the maximum unless you hack the limits

What is the scariest roller coaster in the US?

the king ka
It's called the kinda ka. It's on google.

Everything is so serious until you put an lol or smiley face.

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Actually, it is KINGDA KA. 6 Flags. 456 ft tall. :}

How is energy transformed as you ride a roller coaster?

Potential energy and Kinetic Energy are interchanged many times as the cars slow down going up the hills, and speed up going down the hills. At the very end of the ride Kinetic Energy is turned into Thermal Energy (Heat) as the brakes stop the motion of the cars.

What energy is in a roller coaster?

Potential energy is used when going up hill on a roller coaster. When it starts gong down the potential energy is converted to kinetic energy.

How fast is a average roller coaster?

Idk which one you are talking about, so i will give all speeds.

California's Great America: 40 mph

Canada's Wonderland: 55 mph

Carowinds: 50 mph

Kings Island: 55 mph

What are some of the safety features regulations of a roller coaster?

  • Have to have sneakers on.
  • Have all legs and arms inside of the vehicle
  • Have your head back against the headrest
  • Take off all sunglasses, hats, and any loose items

Roller coaster tycoon cheats?

yes here are some. Simon Foster- Paints pictures Tony Day-Eats lots of burgers Look it up on google for lots more

Are roller coasters good for your health?

They are more safe than cars because of lap restraints and multiple wheels to allow the cart to go upside down.

But "freak accidents" do happen.

Very rarely though.

They are safe if you ride safely. I heard of these two teenage boys that dared each other to unbuckle and switch seats with each other at the part where you first go up and up at the top where it stops. But... they both fell. So there's your lesson on roller coaster safety! :)

Roller Coasters have about a 00.2% chance of crashing. That is because they are engineered for about 3 months.

How many roller coasters are there at Busch Gardens?

There are four roller coasters in Busch Gardes, VA. Apollo's Chariot has the biggest drop, is the fastest, has the longest track length, and has the most G Force, which makes this ride the scariest. The other three are Griffon, Loch Ness Monster, and Alpengeist.

If you want to know which one would be the best, it depends. If your a thrill seeker, probably Apollo's Chariot or Griffon would be the best (don't go on if sick). If yo want a mild one, choose Loch Ness Monster. If you want a really fun one choose Alpengeist.