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Is It More Thrilling to Ride at the Front or the Back of a Roller Coaster?
- Source :
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Physics Teacher . Dec2007, Vol. 45 Issue 9, p536-541. 6p. 2 Black and White Photographs, 5 Diagrams, 1 Chart, 4 Graphs. - Publication Year :
- 2007
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Abstract
- This article presents a study which compared the perceptions experienced by roller coaster passengers at the front and at the back of the train in successive rides. It discusses some measurements and the underlying laws of physics. An overview of the data used in the analysis is given, as well as the key results of the study.
- Subjects :
- *PHYSICAL sciences
*ROLLER coasters
*AMUSEMENT rides
*PHYSICS
*AMUSEMENT parks
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0031921X
- Volume :
- 45
- Issue :
- 9
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Physics Teacher
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 27994006
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1119/1.2809145