This site provides simple explanations of the physics that make amusement park rides possible. Find out what Newton's laws of motion have to do with bumper cars, design a roller coaster, see what Galileo has to do with the design of free fall rides, and learn more about carousels, pendulums, and ride safety. Also provides a physics glossary. also includes related Web sites. statistics on the fastest, tallest or longest roller coasters. Includes an interactive Roller Coaster Database.
http://www.learner.org/exhibits/parkphysics
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