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The book then dives into how the twists and turns affect the train and the riders inside. Special features reinforce the text to help young readers visualize the kinds of energy and forces at work.
Recounts the history of roller coasters, and describes classic examples, from wooden rides to steel devices to enormous machines with drops of more than two or three hundred feet, and speculates about future developments.
Design a Roller Coaster (www.learner .org/interactives/parkphysics/coaster) Simulation lets visitors design their own roller coaster online. Does not require knowledge of math formulas or complex physics. Explains how and why different ...
Describes different types of roller coasters, their history, and the physics of their construction.
Discusses roller coasters, including the history, design, and popularity of these amusements.
In its fourth edition, this exhaustive guide to roller coasters in the United States and Canada also provides a history of coaster evolution (from the 16th century) and a look into the future of coaster technology and design.
Roller coasters offer steep hills, wide turns, and incredible speeds. Curious readers will find information on the history of roller coasters, the materials used to build them, and the science behind the speed.