The Coasters

This exhilarating contraption is called a “roller coaster,” and they have become a staple in America and around the world since the sixteenth century (Wilmeth). They attract millions of people to amusement parks every year from every age group and background. Roller coasters have evolved throughout the past centuries from simple ice slides to multi-million dollar steel behemoths of insane speed and dizzying height. The beginnings of the roller coaster can be traced back to Russia where they built large

straight down. If you haven’t ridden a roller coaster that is not how it feels. It gives you a feeling you can’t describe in words. Roller coasters have a rich history and are physics beacons of the world. Also the market of roller coasters is huge. Throughout my research I answered my questions. What is the history of roller coasters? What are the physics of roller coasters? How much do roller coasters and amusement parks cost? and Why are roller coasters such a big market? I have read and reread

things, thus, the roller coaster was born. From sliding down rocky mountains, to the huge steel coasters we have today. Roller coasters have evolved, and will continue to evolve alongside humans. The way roller coasters are made, the safety of the roller coasters and the popularity of them are just a few things that make up the history of these magnificent gifts to man. Coaster history has its ups, downs and loop di loops, all that bring us to where we are today. Roller coasters originally were very

Roller Coaster Physics Some people hate roller coasters, and some people love them. Either way, the feeling of being on a roller coaster is hard to replicate. This feeling is caused by the different forces acting upon a person while they are on the ride. Understanding a roller coaster teaches lessons about different types of physics. Roller coasters are a commonly used example of potential and kinetic energy, and also by learning about roller coasters a person can learn about forces. Roller coasters

when really you put all your faith in a little cart connected to a metal track. There are really three main points when looking at roller coasters the history, making, and thrill of the coaster. “The history of roller coasters is as important as any other step because the architects learn from others mistakes and what they did right. The beginning of roller coasters started in Russia in the 1400’s when people would make hills with the snow and send there sleds down the hills. They would build would

Individuals love to go to the amusement parks and try out the rides that are available. The most common and thrilling ride is the roller coaster. An amusement park is not an amusement park if it does not contain a roller coaster. What makes these roller coasters so fun that every amuse parks has one. A lot of people would say it is their extreme high speeds that makes it very exciting. That is a valid answer, but it is the wrong answer. The speed has nothing to do with the excitement. It is more

suggested that we ride a frightening roller coaster. My friend had then begged me to go along with her despite my fear of humongous heights then. Then, once again, she had laughed like a child, grabbed my arm and ran making me follow along behind her. Somehow, we both were waiting in a surprisingly boiled down line filled with only about half a dozen of people, waiting for the ride their turn patiently. My ears had welcomed the screams of people on the roller coaster and fear had built up inside me. Before

roller coaster! Previously, we had researched videos of every single coaster at the park. We were very prepared. My family gazed at the oncoming road, our path to happiness. Finally, we arrived in the parking lot, absolutely swarming with cars. Every one of us ran to the gate and gave the attendant our tickets. Free at last! The symbol for me was a rollercoaster which, to me, represents courage.     At this point we were in the park and ready to explore. Before going on any roller-coasters we got

a roller coaster? Well, the purpose of it is to have fun, because everyone likes to go fast right? Well, roller coasters can from to zero to 128 miles per hour that (206 km/h) in 3.5 seconds, pulling about 1.67 g force. Mostly roller coasters made out of metal. Wooden roller coasters can go up to 66 mph max. After roller coasters started back around 1885 most of them were made out of wood. One of the first roller coasters was built by Lamarcus Adana Thompson in 1885. His roller coaster was called

My friend and I have been just about to drop on a roller coaster nervous, hands in the air, then all of the… It was a day of excitement waiting to get in, “It time!” My friend said as we darted running with laughter. As we were running like no other we spot our first ride well it was not a ride, but a maze as we were trying to find the end we got lots, “Go over here” my friend says “I do not think that we…” I said as mine friend ran into the wall that seem invisible. As we got to the end that seemed