Roller Coaster Safety and Design

What features make roller coasters thrilling for riders?

• Changes in speed and direction

• Bright colors

• Loud noises

• Long lines

How do riders feel when they are on a roller coaster?

• Bored and sleepy

• Calm and relaxed

• Delighted and weightless

• Angry and frustrated

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What is a common misconception about roller coasters?

• They are incredibly safe

• They are very slow

• They are boring

• They are only for children

What do roller-coaster enthusiasts often quote about their favorite rides?

• The color of the coaster

• The tallest drop, greatest vertical angle, and biggest roll

• The number of seats

• The ticket price

What is the main factor that makes high speed thrilling on a roller coaster?

• The color of the coaster

• The height of the coaster

• The acceleration or change in speed

• The number of loops

What is the purpose of the first hill on a roller coaster?

• To slow down the ride

• To provide a scenic view

• To take off from a stop and go from zero to max speed

• To end the ride

How do loops and rolls affect the speed on a roller coaster?

• They slow down the ride

• They change the direction of speed very quickly

• They make the ride longer

• They stop the ride

What term do engineers use to describe acceleration in relation to gravity?

• Speed

• Velocity

• G-forces

• Momentum

What happens when your body experiences less than 1 g?

• You feel heavier

• You feel weightless

• You feel dizzy

• You feel tired

What is it called when acceleration acts in the opposite direction as gravity?

• Negative g's

• Neutral g's

• Positive g's

• Zero g's