Amusement Parks
You wouldn't think, but there is physics everywhere and somewhere where there is more physics than people would think includes amusement parks. Roller coasters and amusement park rides require so much physics in order to keep things safe and secure. When a roller coaster is going down a hill at speeds over 50 miles per hour, it is because there is a conversion of potential energy to kinetic energy when the coaster moves down the hill. Also, when the carts are speeding down the tracks and around corners, friction keeps the wheels from sliding off of the tracks. Without a transfer in energy or the friction due to the coaster wheels, roller coasters wouldn't be capable of going up & down hills, around turns or upside down on loops. Physics is also apart of amusement parks because roller coasters also require speed, acceleration and energy! Acceleration will tell how fast the cart travels after 0 m/s and the quicker the acceleration is, the more exciting a ride will be as a result. Roller coasters are all about acceleration and that's what makes them thrilling.
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