1. Roller Coasters
By: Mr. Hunter

2. What do you think engineers need to consider when designing a coaster?

3. Engineers need to consider
Safety of riders
Height Restraints (Ex. Everest Expedition)
Law
Energy of car

4. Why does the first hill have to be the highest point on a coaster?
Because the _____ energy must be the highest at the top of the first hill.
PE depends on the mass of the car and the height (gravity).

5. What “drives” a roller coaster?

6. 2. What are two types of wheels on a coaster car?

7. 3. Explain the advantage of a wooden coaster
3. Explain the advantage of a wooden coaster. Explain the advantage of a steel coaster.

8. 4. Describe the relationship between the height of the first hill and the speed of a coaster.

9. 5. Why will a hill slightly higher than the first be a good design to provides ‘thrill’ for a rider?

10. 6. Why are roller coaster loops not a perfect circle?

11. 7. How does friction play a role in coaster design?

12. 8. How does gravity play a role in coaster design?