When does a typical rollercoaster have the most potential energy?
At the top of the first hill.
What type of energy increases as a rollercoaster picks up speed as it descends a hill?
Kinetic Energy
Name three criteria of your rollercoaster design challenge.
1. Needs either a turn or a loop 2. Must be at least 24" of track length 3.At some point the track needs to be below the finish 4. ball needs to land in cupa
The force experienced by riders which creates sensations of being pushed into the seat during sharp turns or drops, or feeling weightless at the top of a loop
G-Force
In which part of a rollercoaster will a rider experience the most g-forces?
As the coaster is being pulled up the first hill
At the bottom of the first hill
At the crest of the second hill
As the coaster is going down the first hill
Where were roller coasters first built?
Kings Dominion
Disney World
Russia
Hershey Park
What is this coaster called; found at Knoebels amusements in PA?
Wicked Cyclone
Flying Turns
Afterburner
Canyon Blaster
What is the name of this coaster, the biggest at Adventure Park in New Market?
Frederick Fire Storm
Wild West Express
Monrovia Mauler
New Market Rocket
What is the name of this coaster found at Hershey Park? It is the tallest and fastest at Hershey Park 210 feet tall and 76 MPH.
Candymonium
Laff Trakk
Cocoa Cruiser
Comet
What is the name of this coaster found at King's Dominion? It is the tallest and fastest at that park.
Grizzley
Reptiilian
Project 305 or Intimidator 305
Twisted Timbers
Where would you feel the least amount of g-forces on a rollercoaster?
At the bottom of the 1st hill
At the top of the 1st hill
In the middle of a loop
At the top of the 2nd hill
Where is the the U.S.'s oldest rollercoaster, "Leap The Dips", built in 1902.
Vermont
Florida
Pennsylvania
California
