Post on 15-Feb-2016
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Roller CoastersJex Hepworth, Crystal Perez,
Daniel Rodgers, Chris Sese
Roller coasters originated from the Russian ice sleds from the 17th century
History
Looks exciting? Maybe not for us but this was the closest thing they had to feel a rush.
History continued…The first roller coaster ever seen
in the United States was built on the mountains of Pennsylvania in 1872.
La Marcus Adna Thompson was the first to invent America’s true modern roller coaster.
Switchback Railway
Modern roller coasters in this generation has advanced and adapted to many innovative things.
Roller Coasters Today
The source of its powerThe Lift Hill
Two Methods:
•Chain Lift•Catapult launching system
The Physics behind the mechanics
Potential energy
Kinetic energy
Continued…
Free fall Also in free fall
Manipulating the Forces
The Forces Involved
Future of Roller Coasters