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Rockin ’ Roller Coasters

Rockin ’ Roller Coasters. Roller Coasters. All roller coasters must obey certain rules Galileo discovered the concept of Stop Height. Stop Height means that the starting point of the roller coaster must be higher or equal to the other points of the coaster.

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Rockin ’ Roller Coasters

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  1. Rockin’ Roller Coasters

  2. Roller Coasters • All roller coasters must obey certain rules • Galileo discovered the concept of Stop Height

  3. Stop Height means that the starting point of the roller coaster must be higher or equal to the other points of the coaster

  4. The greatest amount of potential energy (stored energy) is right here

  5. The greatest amount of kinetic energy (energy in motion)

  6. Positive G-forces • Makes you feel heavier

  7. Negative G-Forces • Makes you feel lighter like you are going to fall outttttttttttttttttt

  8. Criteria for Roller Coaster Competition • 1. Must have a theme • 2. Must obey stop height rules and label where stop height is • 3. Must label where the greatest amount of potential and kinetic energy are located • 4. Must label positive and negative G-Forces • 5. Be creative • Group winner receives

  9. Roller Coaster Physics Video • http://player.discoveryeducation.com/index.cfm?guidAssetId=C574499A-2138-4CF3-A201-0A4EBEB730E5&blnFromSearch=1&productcode=US

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