SciShow
The Physics of Roller Coasters
Roller coasters give people the opportunity to experience physics in dramatic ways. In this episode of SciShow, we break down how physics work on roller coasters to give you the ride of your life!
SciShow
The Physics of Roller Coasters
Roller coasters give people the opportunity to experience physics in dramatic ways. In this episode of SciShow, we break down how physics work on roller coasters to give you the ride of your life!
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: How rollercoasters affect your body - Brian D. Avery
In 1895, crowds flooded Coney Island to see America's first-ever looping coaster: the Flip Flap Railway. But its thrilling flip caused cases of severe whiplash, neck injury and even ejections. Today, coasters can pull off far more...
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Curated Video
How to Make Coasters Out of Old Wine Corks
Breathe new life into your old corks by recycling them into all-natural coasters.
Curated Video
How to Build a Marble Roller Coaster
Design a custom marble roller coaster using these materials and enjoy the twists and turns as you set the marble flying!
Curated Video
The Thrilling History and Physics of Roller Coasters
This video explores the fascinating history and thrilling evolution of roller coasters. From their humble beginnings on mining tracks to the mind-blowing heights and speeds of modern coasters, viewers will discover the exhilaration and...
Curated Video
Are Roller Coasters Actually Good For Your Brain?
Roller coasters have the power to heal. Host Joe Hanson explores the world of coasters, exploring the safety protocols ride engineers consider in designing them and the impact they have on the human body. We learn about how the...
Wonderscape
The Thrills of Physics: Understanding Roller Coaster Energy
Explore the law of conservation of energy and how it applies to the exhilarating experience of roller coasters. This video explains how gravitational potential energy and kinetic energy interact and transform throughout a roller coaster...
Wonderscape
The Art of Roller Coaster Engineering: Design and Construction
Explore the fascinating world of roller coaster engineering, where creativity meets physics. Learn how constraints like budget, materials, and safety shape the design process, and discover why steel has become the material of choice for...
The Guardian
Queenstown Unites in Hope During an Uncertain Time
The closure of the Mount Lyell mine in Queenstown, Tasmania left hundreds without jobs and spurred people to leave in search of employment. In the midst of thies stress and uncertainty, organizers of the Queenstown Heritage and Arts...
Great Big Story
This Couple Rode Over 2,000 Roller Coasters
Meet Martin and Cheryl Lewison, an extraordinary couple who've turned their passion for roller coasters into a global adventure. With over 2,000 roller coasters conquered across 36 countries, this dynamic duo is on a relentless quest for...
Curated Video
The Lowercase r
Miss Palomine is recovering from a cold. She explains to the student that her doctor told her to “rest”, “relax”, and “recover.” This begins the discussion of comparing the shapes of the uppercase letter -R and the lowercase -r. She and...
Curated Video
Conservation of Energy
Conservation of Energy examines the idea that energy cannot be created or destroyed but can be converted from one form to another by exploring conservation of energy.
Wonderscape
Science Kids: Physics of Roller Coasters
In this video, the teacher explains the physics behind roller coasters and how engineers design and build them. Topics covered include gravitational potential energy, kinetic energy, conservation of energy, friction, acceleration, and...
Curated Video
Theme Park Announces Gravy-Themed Coaster
Holiday World and Splashin' Safari in Indiana announced a new gravy-themed roller coaster ride.
Curated Video
Two of Canada’s biggest summer fairs return after pandemic hiatus
The Canadian National Exhibition and the Pacific National Exhibition both opened their gates this weekend. After two years of pandemic restrictions, it was almost a return to normal for the summer fairs.
Curated Video
Six Flags Great Adventure demolishes Kingda Ka roller coaster in implosion
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