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Roller Coasters as a Potential Energy. Group Members : Ryan Hardy Justin Morse Nick Satterfield. History of the Roller Coaster. Picture of the first Roller Coaster. Types of Roller Coasters. Two Types : Wooden Steel. Our Concepts. 1. 3. 2. 4. Our Model Track. Estimated Cost.
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Roller Coastersas aPotential Energy Group Members: Ryan Hardy Justin Morse Nick Satterfield
History of the Roller Coaster Picture of the first Roller Coaster
Types of Roller Coasters • Two Types: • Wooden • Steel
Our Concepts 1 3 2 4
Estimated Cost • Three Custom Parts • End Bracket- 1½ / $75- 3”x 3”x 1” Teflon $32.59 • Track Railing- Aluminum Tubing roll $41.09 • Glass Display Box- 2 4’x 8’ plexi-glass sheets • Total: $410.00 • Three Stock Parts • Steel Ball Bearing- $17.14 • Split Ring Hanger- $3.00 x 20 • Hinges- $2.13 x 4 • Total: $85.66
Web Page Roller Coasters
Resources Potential Energy: http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/pegrav.html Roller Coasters: http://www.me.utexas.edu/~uer/roller/history.html Types of Coasters: http://www.spart5.k12.sc.us/techtraining/teacher/webpages/rollercoasters/types_of_coasters.htm