Amusement Park Ride Physics < Mechanics in the Yahoo! Directory

Amusement Park Physics: What are the Forces Behind the Fun?
Interactive exhibit exploring how the laws of physics play a role in the design of amusement park rides.
www.learner.org/exhibits/parkphysics
HowStuffWorks: How Roller Coasters Work
Examines the principles and hardware that keeps roller coasters running.
www.howstuffworks.com/roller-coaster.htm
Funderstanding Roller Coaster
Design a coaster to achieve maximum thrills and chills without crashing or flying off the track.
www.funderstanding.com/k12/coaster
Amuse Me: Theme Park Physics
Exploring the physics of bumper cars, roller coasters, free-fall rides, ferris wheels, carousels, and more.
library.thinkquest.org/C005075F

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