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Is It More Thrilling to Ride at the Front or the Back of a Roller Coaster?

Authors :
Alberghi, Stefano
Foschi, Alessandro
Pezzi, Giovanni
Ortolani, Fabio
Source :
Physics Teacher. Dec2007, Vol. 45 Issue 9, p536-541. 6p. 2 Black and White Photographs, 5 Diagrams, 1 Chart, 4 Graphs.
Publication Year :
2007

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.

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