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Roller Coasters

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

ROLLER COASTERS

WHY ARE THEY LIMITED IN SIZE & SPEED ?
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GENERAL INFO

A motorized mechanical gear system

AT THE PEAK

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TO START CYCLE

And from there on, it’s the gravitational force that brings them down

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ACCELERATE

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AFTER GOING THROUGH VARIOUS LOOPS,

Brought to a stop & back at starting point

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Gravitational Force

(Gravity)

What is Gravity ?

It's a pulling force that attracts a body towards the center of any mass

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EXAMPLE

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Gravity pulls you down

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HOW DOES GRAVITY

AFFECT SIZE & SPEED OF A ROLLER COASTER ?
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If the drop is taller, cars are going to drop at a higher speed.

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MASS/WEIGHT

  • +size = +mass
  • causing very high gravitational pull
  • Need to get the weight right

MAKES CARS SPEED UP TO LIMIT WHERE SAFETY IS IN DANGER

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They will have to use lighter, durable and stronger materials

So they can ensure safety of riders, the cost will be enormous.

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SAFETY, COST, & GRAVITY

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REVIEW

THNX 4 LISTENING

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