What does math have to do with thrilling roller coaster rides? How high does a coaster need to be to successfully navigate through a loop and on to the end of the track? How is the speed of the coaster related to the height of the coaster’s starting position? Answer these questions and more with my thrilling roller coaster investigation!

More Resources:

• You Tube: The Physics of Rollercoasters

• Interactive Roller Coaster Lab

• OnLine Eduhelp: 50 Roller Coaster Project Ideas

• Calculus, Slopes, & Areas of Roller Coasters

• Wikipedia on Roller Coasters

• PBS Video on designing a Roller Coaster