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The coaster's acceleration is controlled by the steepness of the track. The length of the track controls the coaster's speed. When the roller coaster reaches the bottom of the hill, it is moving at a high rate of speed, but it is no longer accelerating. As the car starts up the next hill, the speed and acceleration decrease. To learn more about the physics of roller coasters: 1. Go to the Ups and Downs WWW Sheet and print it. 2. Visit these Web sites. Then complete the WWW Sheet. 3. For more information visit the web page below and click on the link to take you to the web site on "The Physics of Amusement Parks". |
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