How the Rides Work at Great Adventure Work

by Mrs. Pepe's Physics Class

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The Rides at Great Adventure and How They Relate to Physics
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By Mrs. Pepe and her 2013-2014 Physics Class
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Batman
54"
10.5 stories
50 mph
1993
The ride wasn't damaged during Sandy
When you're sitting in the ride car waiting for the ride to start, you are at rest.
When it goes through a loop, it gets faster.
Going upside down on a loop and then being brought right side up again.
Name: Talon
Height: 135 ft
Maximum Speed: 58 mph
Built in May 2001
Not damaged from hurricane sandy
Newtons 1st Law: When you get to the top of the roller coaster you go downwards and you stay in motion for the whole rest of the ride.
Newtons 2nd Law: The rides force is applied by the mass from all the people on the ride and is a continuous force for the rest of the ride.
Newton 3rd Law: When the roller coaster goes through a loop the cart exerts a force on you, changing your direction. In turn, you exert an equal and opposite force on the cart which keeps you in your seat.
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