Roller Coaster Engineers
Name one degree you need to be a roller coaster engineer.
Bachelor's in:
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Structural Engineering
What were roller coasters first used to do in the mountains?
Carry coal
True or false: A roller coaster has its on engine.
False
If the tracks on the roller coaster are tilted up, the ride will...
slow down.
How much are roller coaster engineers paid per year?
$70,000-$80,000
____ ________ first inspired people to make roller coasters.
Ice Sledding
Roller Coasters move because of ______.
inertia
Why is there a steep hill in the beginning of a roller coaster?
The hill creates potential energy that is used to power the rest of the ride.
Name one factor roller coaster engineers must take into account when designing a roller coaster.
Weather
Surrounding land/terrain
People’s safety/excitement
Momentum and energy that builds up
Weights of the carts
True or false: The first modern roller coaster was built in 1917
false
What is the main way that roller coasters gain momentum?
By going down steep hills
Name 2 of the 5 steps of building a roller coaster.
Prepare the Site
Build the main structure
Install the track
Fabricating the cars
Finishing touches
What is roller coaster engineering?
The planning and designing of roller coasters.
What was the first roller coaster names?
Russes a Belleville
How does gravity affect a roller coaster?
Gravity pulls in downward causing it to move faster downhill.
About how long does it take to build a roller coaster?
1 year