Specifications of the Coaster
What is the coaster’s top speed?
73 mph
At what point of the ride does the coaster have the most potential energy? The most kinetic? How does it change throughout the ride?
At the top of the rollercoaster
Where is the coaster located?
Six flags great adventure in NJ.
How are coasters tested? By who?
Ultrasonic testing and X-rays. They are tested by GMH Engineering.
How often are the coasters tested?
Everyday
What is the height of the tallest point of the ride?
208 ft
How does the coaster get to its highest point?
After reaching through the tunnel at 62 mph the train goes up to the twists and climbs the first spike to the rides highest point.
What makes this coaster thrilling, unique, or appealing to visitors?
You are laying on your stomach and there is a lot of loops.
Has there ever been a death or injury on this coaster? If not, can you tell us about an accident on a different coaster? What happened? When was it? Was anyone killed?
There has been no injures at the ride in new jersey but in another state, a man falls to his death. This was June 21, 2007.
Does the weight of the passengers affect the speed of the train on the roller coaster?
no
What kinds of inversions or elements (loops and hills) does the roller coaster track include
clothoid loops and camel back hills.
Aside from kinetic, what other types of energy is the potential energy transformed into throughout the ride?
Electromagnetic energy
What materials were used to build this coaster? How does this affect the ride?
It is made out of steel. It affects the ride because it makes the ride go faster.
What kind of seat restraints are used to keep people on the ride?
An overhead lap bar, a leg bar, and a bar to hold your feet.
At which points along the ride is the Potential energy of the coaster nearly zero?
It is nearly zero when going up a hill to go to the drop.
What causes the coaster to stop at the end of the ride if enough energy isn’t dissipated
The brakes of the ride that is getting controlled by the people directing the ride and us.
How does the roller coaster maintain its speed throughout the ride?
The magnets are repelled by each successive element, pushing riders along faster and faster
Is there any interesting history to this roller coaster?
It was the tallest and longest roller coaster in the 2000's
Can the weather affect ride safety? If so, how?
Yes because it can break and go slower do to colder temperatures.
Where does the energy to get through the loops and inversions come from?
It comes from the GPE because the higher you go and the more mass there is the more energy it will have to get around the loops.
What is the distance of the ride?
5,400 ft
What type of potential energy is used to make the coaster go?
Potential energy from the magnetic system.
When was it built?
May 5,2000
Are there any safety precautions or concerns on this coaster?
Don't keep anything in your pockets and make sure that everything is fastened.
Is there a motor using chemical potential energy?
no