History
This is what caused the decline in Amusement Parks.
What is World War II and The Great Depression
When there is no outside force acting on your body and you float
Weightlessness
When there is no motor on a coaster, what keeps it moving
Kinetic Energy
The very first coaster was made of this.
Ice
The rate at which the speed or direction changes.
Acceleration
Which type of coaster sways more
Wooden coaster
Who designed the first Underfriction Coaster
John Miller
The force of an objects motion is know as
Momentum
Why do roller coaster designers need to think about G force
Without G force, there is no fun. High levels of G force can injure riders
Disneyland
A tendency of an object to resist change in a state of motion.
Inertia
This coaster is generally faster, smoother and creates less friciton
Metal coasters
What is Mrs. Swope's favorite roller coaster?
American Thunder
Why is friction so important to roller coaster design.
We need it to have a smooth stop at the end of the ride.
What is the limit to the amount of G force a coaster can expose riders to
5G