Amusement Park Physics

URL: http://www.learner.org/exhibits/parkphysics/
Abstract: The Amusement Park Physics Website helps the user to learn more about how physics laws affect the designs of roller coasters, bumper car collisions, carousels, free fall rides, and pendulum rides. A highlight of the site is the opportunity to design a roller coaster and experiment with bumper car collisions.
Grade Level: 9 - 12
Audience:Learner
Learning Resource Type: Article, Illustration, Lesson, Photograph, Reference, Simulation
Subjects: 
Subjects
Science
Physical science
Forces and motion
Newton’s laws of motion
Format: text/html, image/gif
Contributors: Annenberg/CPB (Creator)
Copyright Information: Has a copyright or other restriction.
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