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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.
1,279 Questions
Where does a roller coaster get its energy from?
It depends on which type of roller coaster. Some of then use a magnet to get their speed. Other use a pressure, or they just let gravity do all the work.
What is the welsh word for roller coaster?
The translation of the English word, 'Roller Coaster' is..
Roller Coaster
Why do roller coasters use clothoid loops instead of circular loops?
Because this would lead to lots of injury, and a coaster would have to reach speeds up to 200-mph, and have the wheels, and bolts in order to make the full loop. This is Technology that we do not yet have for ride design
Chances of flashback being rebuilt at six flags magic mountain?
about 5%. very little. but if so, it would probobly be built where deja vu used to be.
Did someone die on the son of beast roller coaster?
No Deaths have taken place on Son of Beast. In the history of this ride almost 30 people have received some kind of injury occurring on this ride.
Can you go on roller coasters a year after having back surgery?
Probably not the best idea ... best to consult with the surgeon who performed your back surgery to see if anything could be affected by the quick motions incurred while riding in a roller coaster car.
Can an unborn baby be killed on a roller coaster?
Quite easily. The forces exerted on the fetus can damage it and possibly lead to miscarriage.
When did the Fujiyama roller coaster open?
The Fujiyama roller coaster opened in 1996. It was rated as one of the top 50 steel roller coasters in 2009. It has over a mile of track and is highly rated.
What is the tallest roller coaster in Canada?
Behemoth at Canada's wonderland. It will lose this record next year to Levithian at Canada's Wonderland
What force happens when you're falling in a roller coaster?
I believe your answer would be gravity. You are always being pulled by the Earths gravitational force, and it is what keeps your feet on the ground, and fall down if you are not conected to something.
How old do you have t I be to go on a roller coaster by your self?
The critical age is probably in your late childhood or early teens. Since at this age people do not usually carry an ID stating their age, many fairground attractions have a noticeboard with a suitable minimum height marked on it. Be guided by your parents or guardians, however. You cannot change your mind in the middle of a roller coaster ride.
The Russians had the first concept in the 17th century.
What is a free fall drop roller coaster?
its when a rollercoaster runs at very fast speed with out it being controlled by
machines.
What are some of the names of roller coasters at Mt Olympus in the Wisconsin Dells?
Hades, Zeus, Pegasus, and Cyclops.
Does air resistance affect the speed of the roller coaster?
yes because depending on the air the way its shifting it will slow down the coaster
