Engineering Behind Roller Coasters

Who is known as the Father of Gravity and popularized roller coasters?

• Thomas Edison

• Lamarcus Adna Thompson

• Henry Ford

• Isaac Newton

What material is preferred for modern roller coasters due to its strength?

• Wood

• Glass

• Plastic

• Steel

What is a crucial aspect of roller coaster design?

• Color schemes

• Ticket pricing

• Safety and excitement

• Food stalls nearby

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What system is used to raise the car to high parts of the track?

• Pulley system

• Elevator

• Hydraulic lifts

• Escalator

What is the purpose of the chain dogs in roller coasters?

• To play music

• To decorate the cars

• To attach cars to the pulley chains

• To control the speed

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What is always at the end of a roller coaster for safety? Check all that apply.

• Failsafe
• Bumpers

• Hydraulic Brakes
• Clamps