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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 do you use a roller coaster?

You ride in the seats of a roller coaster.

How is skiing like riding a roller coaster?

its like the same because on a rollercoaster you get the feeling of butterflys in your stomache and also in skiing

If you have scoliosis should you avoid going on roller coasters?

The impact of a roller coaster could cause some back pain for you. It depends on the severity of your curve. If it is a minor curve (under 30 degrees), you will probably be fine. But as always check with your doctor.

Did Amelia Earnheart build a roller coaster?

Yes, Amelia Earhart built a roller coaster in her own backyard made up of one long log and a wagon.

What do you do if you have to pee on a roller coaster?

hold it :)

if it's really bad, just go like you would in a swimming pool. then when you exit, go nonchalantly and cover your...um...area with your shirt or a sweater. yes, those pants will be ruined, but who cares. if you're a girl and are wearing a skirt (or you're a really creepy dude and you're wearing a skirt) hold it up as you go. only your underwear will be ruined. but seriously dont hold it cuz its bad 4 u

Why would you choose cheap roller shades over regular ones?

You would choose the cheap roller shades over regular ones if you are looking to save some money without brand names, honestly the cheap ones do the job just as well.

Where is the National Roller Coaster Museum And Archives in Arlington Texas located?

The address of the National Roller Coaster Museum And Archives is: Po Box 5424, Arlington, TX 76005-5424

How do you make a roller coaster on Google sketchup?

You can't easily create an entire roller coaster on sketchup unless your computer

has a lot of memory. Usually grouping objects will help out your computer on that one. Rollercoasters usually compose of circles, triangles, and squares.

You can then extrude objects to create track pieces. If you want to animate it,

Get Sketchyphysics. I can't show you a shortcut. I would use google to find it.

The best part is it's free.

Why can't you ride a roller coaster when you suffer from back pain?

Roller coaster rides create a lot of G force, pushing your body up or down when the roller coaster falls or climbs quickly. This force puts a lot of pressure on your back while riding, and can compress spinal discs. Basically, roller coasters crunch your back, and a are a bad idea if you already suffer from back pain.

Where will a roller coaster build up the most friction?

Roller coasters build up the most friction at the peak of a loop. This is because they actually require enough friction to keep them from falling straight down. The place where there is the most potential energy is at the peaks of the hills, and at the peak of a loop is similar to that because it builds up energy until the one point where it goes down fast. Friction is very rich there because of the energy that is built up on the way up.

Where can I get great roller blades?

There are a lot of stores that carry good quality pairs of roller blades like Target, Wal-Mart, Dicks Sporting Goods and Toys R Us. You can even find some good ones online, on websites like eBay and you can see what you will get before you even purchase.

What are some good questions about roller coasters?

well here is one you can use......what is kenetic and potential energy?....or where is the biggest roller coaster locatedd...

Where in the country is Gorky Park located?

The russian amusement park 'Gorgy Park' is located by the 'Moscow River' in Moscow, Russia. It was opened in 1928 and includes entertainment such as a roller coaster.

When was Life Is a Rollercoaster created?

Life Is a Rollercoaster was created on 2000-07-10.

How do they stop a roller coaster?

There are two main ways:

Friction brakes- There is a steel fin attached to the bottom of the car. This passes through a little slit on the track and then pressure is used to open and close that. Obviously, when it's closed the car will stop and when it's open the car will going.

Magnetic brakes- There are fins on the side of the car that then pass through slits on the side of the track with magnetic pull. When the two forces act upon each other the car then stops.

Magnetic brakes are more modern and are becoming more common on steel coasters. However, friction brakes are still being used on new and old wooden coasters as well as older steel coasters.