Engineering Behind Roller Coasters

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8th Grade
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Erin Bettenhausen
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6 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who is known as the Father of Gravity and popularized roller coasters?
Thomas Edison
Lamarcus Adna Thompson
Henry Ford
Isaac Newton
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What material is preferred for modern roller coasters due to its strength?
Wood
Glass
Plastic
Steel
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a crucial aspect of roller coaster design?
Color schemes
Ticket pricing
Safety and excitement
Food stalls nearby
Tags
NGSS.MS-ETS1-1
NGSS.MS-ETS1-2
NGSS.MS-ETS1-3
NGSS.MS-ETS1-4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What system is used to raise the car to high parts of the track?
Pulley system
Elevator
Hydraulic lifts
Escalator
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of the chain dogs in roller coasters?
To play music
To decorate the cars
To attach cars to the pulley chains
To control the speed
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS2-1
NGSS.MS-PS2-2
6.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
What is always at the end of a roller coaster for safety? Check all that apply.
Bumpers
Clamps
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