Amusement Park Physics - Explores how the laws of physics play a role in the design of amusement park rides.

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	Explores how the laws of physics play a role in the design of amusement park rides. Activities invite visitors to design a roller coaster and determine the outcomes of bumper car collisions. Links to related sites are provided. Sponsored Links:
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Title:	Exhibits Collection -- Amusement Park Physics
Description:	This interactive exhibit, part of the Exhibits Collection, explores how the laws of physics play a role in the design of amusement park rides. Activities in the exhibit invite visitors to design a roller coaster and determine the outcomes of bumper car collisions. The exhibit also includes related Web sites.
Category:	Motion - Free - Mechanical - Science - Island - Physics - Park - Mass - Pendulum - Bumper - Universe - Machine - Laws - Physical - Cars - Acceleration - Gravity - Roller - Glossary - Inertia - Coaster - Galileo - Amusement - Isaac - Newton - Fall - Coasters - Scream - Theme - Carousel - Coney - G-forces - Rollercoaster - Rollercoasters

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