Roller Coaster Engineering

Which type of wheel prevents a roller coaster car from flying off the track when going over a hill?

• Road wheels

• Side wheels

• Up-stop wheels

• Guide wheels

What sensation is typically associated with negative vertical G-forces on a roller coaster?

• Being pushed firmly into the seat.

• Feeling a strong side-to-side motion.

• The sensation of weightlessness or being launched out of the seat.

• A gradual slowing down of the ride.

What is a defining characteristic of a wooden roller coaster's track structure?

• It primarily uses large, widely spaced steel supports.

• It is constructed from stacked plies of wood with steel rails on top.

• It features tracks that can easily turn upside down in inversions.

• It relies solely on magnetic brakes for stopping.

Which characteristic is typical of a terrain roller coaster?

• They are built entirely on flat ground with massive support structures.

• They utilize the natural hills and valleys of the landscape.

• They are exclusively made from steel tracks.

• They feature tight, unbanked hairpin turns.

What is a defining feature of a Wild Mouse roller coaster?

• They are known for their extremely long and high drops.

• They typically have very smooth, banked turns.

• They feature tight, unbanked hairpin turns that create strong lateral G-forces.

• They are designed to mimic the experience of a mine train.

How do launched roller coasters accelerate to high speeds without a traditional lift hill?

• They rely solely on the initial push from the station crew.

• They use external propulsion systems like linear synchronous motors or hydraulic launches.

• They are built on steep inclines that allow gravity to accelerate the train.

• They utilize large fans to push the train forward.

Which seating configuration allows riders to be suspended below the track with their legs dangling freely?

• Flying roller coaster

• Standing roller coaster

• Inverted roller coaster

• Backward roller coaster