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	Coaster Kingdom - Air, Alton Towers
		I find it very hard to rate this because it is a fantastic roller coaster and BandM have certainly done their job, but the theming is patch, it can be brilliant (like in the station) or completely non existent (like in the tunnels).
		Alton Towers debuted it's frightening new roller coaster, Nemesis, themed after a horrible post-apocalypse monster rising from the core of the earth to terrorize people.
		Anyway, you are probably fed up of me moaning and so I will finally pray that the theming of Corkscrew and RITA-Queen of speed don't clash in the same way that the theming of Nemesis and Air do.
	www.s104638357.websitehome.co.uk /html/air_yourthoughts.htm (1616 words)

	The Physics Classroom
		Once a roller coaster has reached its initial summit and begins its descent through loops, turns and smaller hills, the only forces acting upon the coaster cars are the force of gravity, the normal force and dissipative forces such as air resistance.
		A roller coaster ride is a thrilling experience which involves a wealth of physics.
		The work-energy bar charts for the coaster car illustrate that the car's energy is transformed from potential to kinetic and vice versa; yet the total amount of mechanical energy remains the same during the course of the motion.
	www.physicsclassroom.com /mmedia/energy/ce.html (870 words)

	Roller Coaster Builders
		SandS Power recently got in the roller coaster business, starting with Thrust Air 2000.
		This ride is the most common roller coaster clone in the world and is currently in operation at over 2 dozen amusement parks.
		Custom Coasters is honored to have designed and built a record 9 of the top 10 and 13 of the top 20 roller coasters in this year's Internet Wooden Tracked Roller Coaster Poll.
	www.themeparkbrochures.com /misc/builders.html (870 words)

	Paramount's Kings Dominion Introduces Hypersonic XLC - News
		Other roller coasters at Paramount's Kings Dominion are Volcano, The Blast Coaster, Rebel Yell, Scooby Doo Ghoster Coaster, Grizzly, Shockwave, Avalanche, Anaconda, Hurler, The Outer Limits: Flight of Fear, Taxi Jam.
		Compressed air is then released and the coaster is launched from 0-80 miles-per-hour in just 1.8 seconds.
		Industry experts have described the new air-launched coaster as the thrill ride of the new millennium.
	www.ultimaterollercoaster.com /news/archives/august00/stories/080100_01.shtml (369 words)

	CoasterGallery.com -- Paramount's Kings Dominion Index
		Checketts’ creative ingenuity set the roller coaster world on its ear when SandS Power later announced that they had designed the world’s first air-launched roller coaster.
		The clean, efficient power of compressed air not only was capable of launching a roller coaster - it was capable of launching one FAST!
		He began wondering if it would be possible to take one of his vertical tower rides, lay the structure on it’s side and launch a roller coaster car using the same technology.
	www.coastergallery.com /2000T/PKDNews2.html (647 words)

	rctideas.htm
		You should be able to build a roller coaster going through a pyramid.
		Guests should put their arms in the air on the coasters
		I think there should be a Helicopter ride that takes the peeps up to see the attractions from the air, and if not maintained, would crash.
	home.att.net /~tivoligardens/rctideas.htm (2011 words)

	Howstuffworks "Animation of the Day"
		This is necessary because the total energy reservoir built up in the lift hill is gradually lost to friction between the train and the track, as well as between the train and the air.
		At its most basic level, this is all a roller coaster is -- a machine that uses gravity and inertia to send a train along a winding track.
		In almost any roller coaster, the hills decrease in height as you move along the track.
	www.howstuffworks.com /animation17.htm (390 words)

	Coaster Dynamics: Roller Coaster Physics Trivia Quiz Answers
		Roller coaster B. If non-conservative forces (such as friction and air resistance) are neglected, the change in speed when going down a hill depends only on the net change in height.
		In the case of a roller coaster rider moving through loop, the force that the car seat exerts on the rider is called the centripetal force.
		A new genre of roller coasters was introduced in the past decade featuring "linear induction motors" that "launch" roller coaster trains at extremely high acceleration rates (and at speeds up to 100 mph).
	www.coasterdynamics.com /CoasterDynamics/QuizAnswers.html (390 words)

	roller coasters
		Some coasters move back and forth along the same section of track; these roller coasters are called shuttles because of this motion and usually run the circuit once with riders moving forwards and then backwards through the same course.
		A properly designed roller coaster under good conditions will have enough kinetic, or moving, energy to complete the entire course, at the end of which brakes bring the train to a complete stop and it is pushed into the station.
		Wooden coasters are fondly looked at by coaster enthusiasts for their more rough ride and "air-time" produced by negative G-forces when the coaster car reaches the top of some hills along the ride.
	www.etigazette.com /Top-News-Searches-2005-Rid-to-Ros/roller_coasters.php (2382 words)

	Roller Coaster Builders
		This ride is the most common roller coaster clone in the world and is currently in operation at over 2 dozen amusement parks.
		Custom Coasters is honored to have designed and built a record 9 of the top 10 and 13 of the top 20 roller coasters in this year's Internet Wooden Tracked Roller Coaster Poll.
		The Thrust Air 2000 is the first air launched coaster.
	www.themeparkbrochures.com /misc/builders.html (2382 words)

	RollerCoaster Tycoon Construction FAQ - IGN FAQs
		Height above ground: 118ft Vehicles: Suspended Chairs Other Info: An Inverted Roller Coaster feels more intense and exciting than a sit-down roller coaster; due to the exposed feeling the riders have with their feet dangling below them and the lack of a car around them.
		Height above ground: 239ft Vehicles: Roller Coaster Train Other Info: Can give a slightly rough ride, but allows the most complex track elements to be used, and can be built up to a large height.
		Height above ground: 111ft Vehicles: Flying Roller Coaster Train Other Info: To give the feeling of flight, the passengers ride in a lying-down position.
	faqs.ign.com /articles/377/377206p1.html (7066 words)

	roller coaster
		The friction in real roller coasters will be primarily from air resistance.
		Students should sketch a scale drawing of a proposed roller coaster design on a piece of graph paper.
		Their goal is to build a scale model of a coaster that could be built at a local amusement park.
	www.ecsu.k12.mn.us /envision/gradrule/lesson_1.html (7066 words)

	Roller Coaster Builders
		This ride is the most common roller coaster clone in the world and is currently in operation at over 2 dozen amusement parks.
		B&M was the first to build inverted coasters, as well as the vertical coaster and the new floorless model.
		Custom Coasters is honored to have designed and built a record 9 of the top 10 and 13 of the top 20 roller coasters in this year's Internet Wooden Tracked Roller Coaster Poll.
	www.themeparkbrochures.com /misc/builders.html (7066 words)

	ThrillNetwork.com :: Valleyfair! is the place to be
		Coasters have not completely taken over the land here, as there still is a good collection of flats and water rides to keep all family members equally entertained.
		Before the brakes were put on the back, you'd fly through the bunny hills and gets tons of air.
		It would get better airtime without the trims, but there is still some okay air on the return trip to the station.
	www.thrillnetwork.com /stories_view.php/497 (7066 words)

	Alton Towers Theme Park - Ride Guide, Rita - Queen Of Speed
		Being launched at 100 mph felt sooo great,better than rocking roller coaster in walt disney florida, next time i go i'll b the 1st person in the queue!!
		The speed is amazing and the actual roller coaster itself is out of this world!
		With RITA you feel the AIR, you face your NEMESIS and you come closer than ever to your OBLIVION.
	www.riderita.com (651 words)

	RollerCoaster Tycoon: Loopy Landscapes Construction FAQ - IGN FAQs
		Height above ground: 118ft Vehicles: Suspended Chairs Other Info: An Inverted Roller Coaster feels more intense and exciting than a sit-down roller coaster; due to the exposed feeling the riders have with their feet dangling below them and the lack of a car around them.
		Height above ground: 239ft Vehicles: Roller Coaster Train Other Info: Can give a slightly rough ride, but allows the most complex track elements to be used, and can be built up to a large height.
		Height above ground: 105ft Vehicles: Roller Coaster Train Other Info: Trains are articulated and have flanged running wheels to allow a smoother ride on twisted track.
	faqs.ign.com /articles/377/377209p1.html (7084 words)

	Roller coaster - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		XC Coaster Wiki- Wiki with a roller coaster database
		Some coasters move back and forth along the same section of track; these roller coasters are called shuttles because of this motion and usually run the circuit once with riders moving forwards and then backwards through the same course.
		The first roller coasters in the USA were based on gravity switchback trains developed in the 1880s.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Roller_coaster (2054 words)

	ROLLER COASTER PROJECT
		Modern roller coasters are designed with the aid of computers." (According to the The Physics of Fear) The physics principles of roller coasters haven't changed much since the original roller coasters.
		"The history of the roller coaster began at the start of the 15th century in St. Petersburg, Russia." (According to the History of the Roller Coaster) The "coaster" was made out of blocks of ice with seats carved out of it.
		In the diagram A is the highest point of the coaster, B is 3/4 height of A, C is 1/2 of A, D is 1/4 of A, E is the ground level, and F is 1/8 of A. The car's mass is 500kg.
	glenbrook.k12.il.us /gbssci/phys/projects/frig/yepbyrji/coaster.html (4131 words)

	Amusement Park Physics -- Roller Coaster
		The conversion of potential energy to kinetic energy is what drives the roller coaster, and all of the kinetic energy you need for the ride is present once the coaster descends the first hill..
		Roller coasters can be wooden or steel, and can be looping or nonlooping.
		For many people, there is only one reason to go to an amusement park: the roller coaster.
	www.learner.org /exhibits/parkphysics/coaster.html (329 words)

	The Physics Classroom
		Once a roller coaster has reached its initial summit and begins its descent through loops, turns and smaller hills, the only forces acting upon the coaster cars are the force of gravity, the normal force and dissipative forces such as air resistance.
		A roller coaster ride is a thrilling experience which involves a wealth of physics.
		The ride often begins with a chain and motor (or other mechanical device) exerting a force on the train of cars to lift the train to the top of a very tall hill.
	www.physicsclassroom.com /mmedia/energy/ce.html (870 words)

	Roller coaster - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		XC Coaster Wiki- Wiki with a roller coaster database
		The first roller coasters in the USA were based on gravity switchback trains developed in the 1880s.
		Some coasters move back and forth along the same section of track; these roller coasters are called shuttles because of this motion and usually run the circuit once with riders moving forwards and then backwards through the same course.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Roller_coaster (2037 words)

	Roller coaster - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		A properly designed roller coaster under good conditions will have enough kinetic, or moving, energy to complete the entire course, at the end of which brakes bring the train to a complete stop and it is pushed into the station.
		New roller coaster designs and state of the art technology push the physical limits on what type of experiences can be had on the newest coasters.
		Some coasters move back and forth along the same section of track; these rollercoasters are called shuttles because of this motion and usually run the circuit once with riders moving fowards and then backwards through the same course.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Roller_coaster (2037 words)

	Roller coaster - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The first roller coasters in the USA were based on gravity switchback trains developed in the 1880s.
		Some coasters move back and forth along the same section of track; these roller coasters are called shuttles because of this motion and usually run the circuit once with riders moving forwards and then backwards through the same course.
		A properly designed roller coaster under good conditions will have enough kinetic, or moving, energy to complete the entire course, at the end of which brakes bring the train to a complete stop and it is pushed into the station.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Roller_coaster (1842 words)

	Roller coaster - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Some coasters move back and forth along the same section of track; these roller coasters are called shuttles because of this motion and usually run the circuit once with riders moving forwards and then backwards through the same course.
		A properly designed roller coaster under good conditions will have enough kinetic, or moving, energy to complete the entire course, at the end of which brakes bring the train to a complete stop and it is pushed into the station.
		Finally, some roller coasters spend some or all of their travel time with the passengers sitting in the opposite direction to their travel, so they cannot see what direction the coaster will travel next.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Roller_coaster (1842 words)

	NoLimits Roller Coaster Simulation - The Ultimate Roller Coasters Simulator for PC and Mac
		NoLimits is the ultimate roller coasters simulation game that let´s you experience authentic roller coaster thrills.
		There are no limits in creating your own roller coasters with this great simulator!
		John Wardley - Coaster Designer (created Nemesis and Air)
	www.nolimitscoaster.com (283 words)

	Roller coaster - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		A properly designed roller coaster under good conditions will have enough kinetic, or moving, energy to complete the entire course, at the end of which brakes bring the train to a complete stop and it is pushed into the station.
		New roller coaster designs and state of the art technology push the physical limits on what type of experiences can be had on the newest coasters.
		The cars on a roller coaster are not self-powered.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Roller_coaster (283 words)

	Roller coaster - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		As of 2005, the roller coaster holding the records for greatest speed and height is Kingda Ka at Six Flags Great Adventure with a top speed of 128 mph (193.2 km/h) and a 456 foot (128.1 m) vertical hill.
		A properly designed roller coaster under good conditions will have enough kinetic, or moving, energy to complete the entire course, at the end of which brakes bring the train to a complete stop and it is pushed into the station.
		A standard full-circuit lift-powered coaster works like this: after leaving the boarding area (station), the train is pulled up with a chain or cable along the lift hill to the first peak of the coaster track.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Roller_coaster (283 words)

	Roller coaster - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Some coasters move back and forth along the same section of track; these roller coasters are called shuttles because of this motion and usually run the circuit once with riders moving forwards and then backwards through the same course.
		A properly designed roller coaster under good conditions will have enough kinetic, or moving, energy to complete the entire course, at the end of which brakes bring the train to a complete stop and it is pushed into the station.
		The first roller coasters in the USA were based on gravity switchback trains developed in the 1880s.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Roller_coaster (1848 words)

	Roller coaster - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Some seat the passenger in a bodyless frame, with the passenger's legs dangling in the air and providing a less obstructed view of the ground, thus providing an extra scare to the passengers.
		Some coasters move back and forth along the same section of track; these roller coasters are called shuttles because of this motion and usually run the circuit once with riders moving forwards and then backwards through the same course.
		A properly designed roller coaster under good conditions will have enough kinetic, or moving, energy to complete the entire course, at the end of which brakes bring the train to a complete stop and it is pushed into the station.
	www.wikipedia.org /wiki/Roller_coaster (1785 words)

	Roller coaster - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Some coasters move back and forth along the same section of track; these roller coasters are called shuttles because of this motion and usually run the circuit once with riders moving forwards and then backwards through the same course.
		A properly designed roller coaster under good conditions will have enough kinetic, or moving, energy to complete the entire course, at the end of which brakes bring the train to a complete stop and it is pushed into the station.
		Finally, some roller coasters spend some or all of their travel time with the passengers sitting in the opposite direction to their travel, so they cannot see what direction the coaster will travel next.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Roller_coaster (1790 words)

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