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?
At the crest of the second hill
As the coaster is going down the first hill
As the coaster is being pulled up the first hill
At the bottom of the first hill
Where were roller coasters first built?
Disney World
Hershey Park
Russia
Kings Dominion
What is this coaster called; found at Knoebels amusements in PA?
Flying Turns
Wicked Cyclone
Afterburner
Canyon Blaster
What is the name of this coaster, the biggest at Adventure Park in New Market?
New Market Rocket
Frederick Fire Storm
Monrovia Mauler
Wild West Express
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.
Comet
Cocoa Cruiser
Laff Trakk
Candymonium
What is the name of this coaster found at King's Dominion? It is the tallest and fastest at that park.
Project 305 or Intimidator 305
Twisted Timbers
Grizzley
Reptiilian
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.
California
Vermont
Florida
Pennsylvania
