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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 does a roller coaster create the sensation of falling and being thrown around?
It is due to the effect of G-force. Though the effect at a fairground is not as severe as that felt by a jet-pilot wearing a G-suit, it is still enough for someone passing fast over the top of a hump-backed bridge (for instance) to feel as though they have left their stomach behind, as the vehicle suddenly drops.
How many times has the top thrill dragster broken down?
probably over 200 times but the first year were the major problems. Broken plates and things. was closed almost every day for hours. Now though it usually only will break down at the start of the first runs with the dragster. Once it starts working though it stays working.
How thrilling roller coasters are?
Roller Coasters are awesome. Roller coasters are fun simply because a lot of people love the feeling you get in your stomach. People call it "Butterflies". Also, feeling the wind in your face and the sun on your cheeks on a nice sunny day is perfect. Another reason is because the fast speeds of the roller coaster are what make it so fun. If you don't like roller coasters, then wow... you're missing out on a lot of fun!!!!!
What are all of kings dominion roller coasters in West Virginia?
There are 14 roller coasters at Kings Dominion. They are as follows:
- Anaconda
- Backlot Stunt Coaster
- Dominator
- Flight of Fear
- Grizzly
- Intimidator 305
- Hurler
- Rebel Yell
- Ricochet
- Shockwave
- Volcano: The Blast Coaster
- Avalanche
- Woodstock Express
- Great Pumpkin Coaster
That was the greatest roller-coaster ride of my life What can you infer from the sentence above?
The person has ridden other roller coasters that weren't as good as that one.
What is the scariest roller coaster in England?
Depends, Saw the ride in thorpe park is scary as it goes over vertical does many inversions and also has the scary queueing which builds your adreneline (Speed is quite similar to this ride at Oakwood) , there's also Pepsi Max Big One because it's so big. Stealth is also scary because of the quick launch
What is the height limit for montu?
150 ft (46 m) for the Montu's height; 54 in (137 cm) for a person.
Is there a product to paint plastic with a brush or roller?
In order to paint plastic, you need to first coat the plastic with a bonding primer, the best bonding primer on the market is called x.i.m. it is available in a clear and a white in quarts, usually about 18 dollars a quart. This product can even bond to glass....it is a xylene based product, that cleans up with mineral spirits. You can top coat the primer with anything, I recommend using waterbased for exterior applications... hope this helps.
What does it mean when someone is on an emotional roller coaster?
When one says someone is on an emotional rollercoaster it means that person goes through a lot of different emotions in a short period of time. Generally speaking there are a lot of ups and downs like on a real rollercoaster.
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How can you be in motion and not in motion on a roller coaster at the same time?
At the top of one of the hills, you are in horizontal motion,
but your vertical motion is zero.
Same for a child at the bottom of the arc on a park swing.
Same for anyone at the highest or lowest point on a moving Ferris Wheel.
What wooden roller coaster has the longest duration?
The longest-duration wooden roller coaster is The Beast at Kings Island Park. The track is 7,359-feet long. Kings Island is a 364-acre park located in Mason, Ohio.
What features do most roller coasters have?
All roller coasters have at least one hill and one drop. Most roller coasters also have turns as well. Inversions (going upside down) is typical on steel coasters and rare on wooden ones. Their is always some way to start a roller coaster, a chain or hydraulic launch systems are some. Brakes are on every roller coaster as well.
"Nothing But Trouble" (1991). It starred Chevy Chase, Dan Aykroyd, John Candy, Demi Moore. It was also directed by Dan Aykroyd.
Which roller coaster will replace the big bad wolf?
A park spokesperson said the following : "Park officials are reviewing several design concepts for a new park attraction to replace The Big Bad Wolf, but no announcement is planned at this time."
Is the millennium force scary?
No way! I go to Ceder Point for vacation 1 time year. I run straight to Millenium Force and I have a great time. It is so smooth. But when your on the top of the lift hill...... DONT LOOK DOWN! My brother goes on it with me. And hes in 4th grade! Critics say it is the 6th best coaster of 2009. You should really go on it.
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