10 Interesting Fact About The Physics of Roller Coasters
10 Interesting Fact About The Physics of Roller Coasters
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Roller Coaster is one of the most complex and challenging entertainment devices in physics.
Roller Coaster is designed to combine the force of gravity, speed, and kinetic energy to create an extraordinary sensation for its passengers.
One of the most important factors in the Roller Coaster design is speed. Roller coaster can reach speeds of up to 240 km/hour.
Gravity force also plays an important role in the roller coaster. When the roller coaster goes up to the top, the passenger feels a positive gravitational force, while when the roller coaster goes down, the passenger feels the negative gravitational force.
Roller Coaster also relies on gravitational potential energy to move the train to the hill. This energy is then converted into kinetic energy when the train drops.
Roller Coaster also uses a loop to provide a more intense sensation. This loop requires a certain minimum speed so that passengers do not fall down.
The distance between the train and the rail is also important in the roller coaster. If the distance is too small, the train can be pinched and cause an accident.
Roller coaster design also considers the air friction force. Roller coaster is designed to reduce the air friction force so that passengers feel more free and faster.
Roller coaster also utilizes the principle of energy that cannot be created or destroyed. The energy that is converted into kinetic energy when the train drops is then converted again into potential energy when the train rises to the next peak.
Roller Coaster also requires a sophisticated braking system to stop the train safely. This system utilizes the friction style between the train and the rail to slow down the movement of the train.
