Roller Coasters Essay
There are many functions of roller coasters such as the chain lift, catapult-launch lift etc. The first component is the chain lift the chain lift is a series of connected carts that move on tracks. The train has no engine nor power source the power is gravity and momentum. To build up this momentum(potential energy) the train needs to get to the top of the hill. The lifting mechanism is a long length of chain that runs up the hill under the track. The chain is a fasten loop and the chain on the bottom is ran by a simple motor.The chain dogs are sturdy hinged hooks that catches on to chain links then at the summit the chain dogs are released.
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The potential energy is at its greatest at the top of the hill. Then the potential energy is converted into kinetic at the bottom of the track.
As people go on in the coaster you will experience many forces, when on earth gravity is pushing down on you and on the roller coaster the same is applied. The bodies force of inertia that you feel a force in front of you. Acceleration is measured in G-force.
The air you experience on the roller coaster is due to that your body is not completely solid. The parts that usually push down on your body is caused by gravity, when you are going down the hill your body is not pushing down so it's basically weightless.
When going around the loop your body is creating acceleration force but it also keeps you from falling. As the loop approaches your inertial velocity is right in front of you but the track keeps the train secure therefore it right in front of you.
The types of coasters are wooden and steel. The wooden is more of a typical coaster that people might think of the wheels of the track has either another set of wheels or just a safety rail. The steel roller coaster has more complex's design because it could hold up to more beatings and could go faster have steeper drops and
The catapult launch lift sets the train in motion instead of pulling the train up building potential …show more content…
The potential energy is at its greatest at the top of the hill. Then the potential energy is converted into kinetic at the bottom of the track.
As people go on in the coaster you will experience many forces, when on earth gravity is pushing down on you and on the roller coaster the same is applied. The bodies force of inertia that you feel a force in front of you. Acceleration is measured in G-force.
The air you experience on the roller coaster is due to that your body is not completely solid. The parts that usually push down on your body is caused by gravity, when you are going down the hill your body is not pushing down so it's basically weightless.
When going around the loop your body is creating acceleration force but it also keeps you from falling. As the loop approaches your inertial velocity is right in front of you but the track keeps the train secure therefore it right in front of you.
The types of coasters are wooden and steel. The wooden is more of a typical coaster that people might think of the wheels of the track has either another set of wheels or just a safety rail. The steel roller coaster has more complex's design because it could hold up to more beatings and could go faster have steeper drops and