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Coaster Math |
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Depending on who you ask, roller coasters are either a lot of fun or terrifying—or both. The basic elements of a good coaster ride—speed, acceleration, momentum, centrifugal force, and so on—are governed by the laws of physics. And those laws are modeled on mathematics. |
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Internet Activity |
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Activity 10.2
Click this link to view your assignment for this activity.
http://go.hrw.com/resources/go_mt/e1/c10/ECOASTER.PDF |
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Adobe Acrobat Reader
You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to open and print the activity. To download the reader, click "Adobe Acrobat Reader" above.
http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep.html |
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Exploration |
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Roller Coaster
This site explains some of the physics involved in roller coaster design.
http://www.learner.org/exhibits/parkphysics/coaster.html |
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Roller Coaster Database
This site provides a database of roller coaster statistics, including maximum height and speed for various roller coasters. You can search for a roller coaster by its name or by the name of the park in which it is located. To search for a coaster by its name, enter the name of the coaster in the Quick Search box, and then click on "Go."
http://www.rcdb.com |
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