Date: Wed, 21 Aug 2002 06:00:00 -0700
Subject: Surfing the Net with Kids Newsletter: Amusement Park Science
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Amusement Park Science
by Barbara J. Feldman
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It's summertime and we're taking a virtual trip to the amusement
park. But on this trip we're combing fun and thrills with
science, as we take a look at the physics behind your favorite
theme park rides.
Amuse Me: Theme Park Physics
http://library.thinkquest.org/C005075F/
****
This ThinkQuest 2000 entry was created by a team of middle-
school students from Virginia Beach. At first I had some
difficulty navigating the menu, until I realized I needed to
point my mouse either directly above or below each menu title,
and not directly on the menu item itself. Best sections are
Rides (where you'll learn a bit about the physics of seven
different amusement park rides) and Other (which includes a
Glossary and a page on the Applications of Physics.)
Amusement Park Physics
http://curie.uncg.edu/~mturner/title.html
****
The color scheme here is a bit hard to read, but if you
persevere, you'll be rewarded with six science experiments to
perform on amusement park rides, and two experiments for your
local playground. Before embarking on this fun adventure,
however, you will need a few tools: a stopwatch, and a vertical
and horizontal accelerometer to measure acceleration. Luckily,
simple instructions are provided on how to make your own
accelerometers.
Funderstanding Roller Coasters
http://www.funderstanding.com/k12/coaster/
*****
This Java-based roller coaster simulation lets you design a
ride to "achieve maximum thrills and chills without crashing or
flying off the track (unless that's how you like your coaster to
work!)" You can vary the height of the hills, the size of the
loop, the initial speed of the coaster, and its mass. Scroll
down the page for explanations of the science behind the thrill.
If you have any trouble with the applet, try reloading another
copy into memory by hitting browser refresh.
Internet Fairground
http://library.thinkquest.org/C002926/
*****
Internet Fairground is another ThinkQuest entry (a 2000 silver-
medal winner) created by three geographically disperse high-
school students. It is a fun potpourri of amusement park
tidbits, including the history of the Ferris wheel, roller
coaster and carousel; ride reviews; and safety considerations.
You'll find high-school level physics and math lessons listed
under Science, with a section on using the Lego programmable
brick, and Interactive Math Problems (listed under the Physics
Lab.) "While screaming at the top of the first loop of a roller
coaster, your gum falls out of your mouth. Which direction does
it fall?"
Physics of Amusement Parks
http://s-kurukuru.jst.go.jp/room/05/rikigaku/english/0_top.htm
*****
Study the physics of falling, floating, and turning with
animated lessons at my pick-of-the-day site from the Japan
Virtual Science Center. Although all the sections are fabulous,
my favorite was Thrills & Safety where I learned about clothoid
curves in roller coasters and everyday life. Coney Island build
the first circular loop-the-loop coaster in 1895. It's since
been discovered that the elliptical shape of the clothoid curve
causes fewer whiplash injuries because the increase in
gravitational force is not as sudden. Complete your visit by
taking the Physics Challenge Quiz.
***** Spectacular! **** Wonderful! *** Great
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