Highs & Lows of Roller Coasters Explained by Expert on Coaster's 125th Birthday
Wednesday, June 3, 2009 - 08:35
in Physics & Chemistry
To thrill-seekers, the roller coaster represents the ultimate in death-defying rides. But to physicists, the ride that's celebrating its 125th birthday on June 13 is a classic illustration of gravity, G-force and the law of conservation of energy. Hamilton College professor Amy Lytle describes how the principles of physics are used to power these increasingly thrilling amusement park rides.
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