Florida's three best rollercoasters

1st: The Incredible Hulk Coaster
Design: Steel
Height: 110'
Speed: 67 mph
G-Force: 4 g
Inversions: 7
Duration: 2:15

 

 

2nd: Montu
Design: Inverted Steel
Height: 150'
Speed: 60 mph
G-Force: 3.8 g
Inversions: 7
Duration: 3:00

 

 

3rd: Kraken
Design: Floorless Steel
Height: 149'
Speed: 65 mph
G-Force: NA
Inversions: 7
Duration: 3:39

Roller Coasters have been the "must ride" attraction at amusement & theme parks for more than a century. With just one look, it's obvious why roller coasters are often called "scream machines". What began as a simple car that rolled down a hill, has evolved into an engineering marvel. This module explores the physics behind the thrill .
Objectives of this module:
  • Understand the principle of conservation of energy.
  • Know that mechanical energy forms gravitational potential energy and kinetic energy.
  • To develop an appreciation and a deeper understanding for the laws of physics through examples from a very popular context - the rollercoaster

 

 
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