Explores how applied physics relates to the design and construction of roller coasters. Describes the physical dynamics of a roller coaster, explaining the role of potential and kinetic energy, friction, gravity, momentum and acceleration. Also introduces how the inertial effects, known as G forces, give roller coaster riders a thrilling experience.
Explains forces of physics through the description of roller coasters, discussing force, speed, acceleration, mass, inertia, friction, air resistance, and braking.
Introduces students to the science behind speed, explaining how vehicles throughout history have moved and describing how scientists and inventors are trying to come up with faster methods of traveling.
An exploration of measurement that focuses on speed and acceleration, discussing devices used to measure them and the history of measuring systems, and including related math activities throughout.
