we are doing a really dumb websearch in my Physics class on roller coasters and I really need help with like 5 problems! For the websearch I need to cite it so if you could provide any answers I also need the website! thanks in advance!!!
Q's
8. If you have to build a roller coaster, why not find an expert to help you? Find a model roller coaster maker and write to him for help on your project.
10. You have just moved to the moon. Could you go to the amusement park and ride a roller coaster? What role does gravity play in making a roller coaster work?
11. Golly!!! Look at the people getting off the roller coaster. They don't look very well. What are some affects of roller coaster rides on the human body?
12. Your little cousin will not go on the roller coaster because he thinks that he will fall off. Explain the methods used and questions asked by roller coaster designers and safety engineers in the process of designing roller coaster rides.
13. Have you ever seen a wooden roller coaster? They are not very exciting. Why is it that wooden roller coasters do not have inversions (you cannot ride upside down)?.
I got 9 and 10
all i need now is 12 please help!
woah 13 years ago
I apologize for the delay in response. Here's the answer to question 12:
Roller coaster designers and safety engineers use a variety of methods to ensure the safety of riders. They conduct extensive testing and simulations, as well as physical inspections of the ride components. They also take into account the forces and stresses that riders will experience during the ride, and use computer models to analyze these factors. In addition, they ask questions such as:
- How will changes in weather, such as wind or rain, affect the ride?
- What is the maximum speed that the ride should reach?
- How many g-forces will riders experience during turns and drops?
- How will the ride be braked to a stop at the end?
- How will riders be restrained during the ride to prevent them from falling out?
All of these factors are carefully considered and addressed in the design process to ensure that the roller coaster is safe for riders.
Website citation: "Roller Coaster Physics." Physicsclassroom.com, www.physicsclassroom.com/mmedia/work/roc.cfm.
8. To find a model roller coaster maker, you can start by searching for "model roller coaster maker" on a search engine, such as Google. One website that you could potentially find helpful is the website of a company called "CoasterDynamix." Their website is www.coasterdynamix.com. You can try reaching out to them for help on your project.
10. To answer the question of whether you can ride a roller coaster on the moon and the role of gravity in making a roller coaster work, you can search for information on the effects of gravity on roller coasters and the feasibility of riding them on the moon. One helpful website to find information on this topic is NASA's website, specifically their page on gravity, which you can find at https://www.nasa.gov/audience/forstudents/5-8/features/what-is-gravity-58.html.
11. To understand the effects of roller coaster rides on the human body, you can search for information on the physiological effects of roller coaster rides. One website that can provide valuable information on this topic is the website of the American Academy of Pediatrics. They have a page specifically discussing amusement park rides and safety, which you can find at https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/on-the-go/Pages/Amusement-Park-Safety.aspx.
12. To explain the methods used and questions asked by roller coaster designers and safety engineers in the process of designing roller coaster rides, you can search for information on the design process and safety considerations for roller coasters. One useful website for this topic is the website of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. They have a page dedicated to roller coaster engineering, which you can find at https://www.asme.org/topics-resources/content/roller-coaster-engineering.
13. To understand why wooden roller coasters do not have inversions (riding upside down), you can search for information on the design and limitations of wooden roller coasters. One helpful website for this question is the Roller Coaster Database (RCDB), which provides information on roller coasters around the world. You can visit their website at https://rcdb.com/. On the RCDB website, you can search for specific wooden roller coasters and read about their individual features and design characteristics that prevent them from having inversions.