The science of roller coasters : understanding energy

Kenney, Karen Latchana,

The science of roller coasters : understanding energy Karen Latchana Kenney - North Mankato, Minnesota Abdo Publishing 2016 - 32 pages illustrations (chiefly color) 21 cm - Science in action .

Includes index.

What is energy? -- Gravity design -- Gravity's pull -- High and low hills -- A speedy ride -- Direction and acceleration -- Taking loops -- Sharp turns -- Feeling g-forces -- End of the ride.

9781624039645

2015026569


Roller coasters--Design and construction--Juvenile literature.
Force and energy--Juvenile literature.
Gravity--Juvenile literature.

GV1860.R64 / K46 2016

791.06/8