Roller CoastersJex Hepworth, Crystal Perez,

Daniel Rodgers, Chris Sese

Roller coasters originated from the Russian ice sleds from the 17th century

History

Looks exciting? Maybe not for us but this was the closest thing they had to feel a rush.

History continued…The first roller coaster ever seen

in the United States was built on the mountains of Pennsylvania in 1872.

La Marcus Adna Thompson was the first to invent America’s true modern roller coaster.

Switchback Railway

Modern roller coasters in this generation has advanced and adapted to many innovative things.

Roller Coasters Today

The source of its powerThe Lift Hill

Two Methods:

•Chain Lift•Catapult launching system

The Physics behind the mechanics

Potential energy

Kinetic energy

Continued…

Free fall Also in free fall

Manipulating the Forces

The Forces Involved

Future of Roller Coasters