Roller Coaster Design

PBS Learning Media
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Classroom Material
Keywords
roller coasters mechanical engineering design energy movement momentum gravity energy transfer objects in motion forces pushes and pulls potential energy kinetic energy friction resistance thermal energy heat energy loss conservation of energy closed system Spanish video máquinas del miedo Chris Gray ingeniero mecánico Great Coaster International ciencia diseñar y construir montañas rusas basada en gravedad acumular energía potencial al subir
Subjects
Science STEAM
Grade Levels
Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8 Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
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Roller Coaster Design

Meet mechanical engineer and roller coaster designer Chris Gray, in this video adapted from DESIGN SQUAD. Mechanical engineers use their knowledge of science to design and build all kinds of machines, including roller coasters. Chris explains how gravity and the changes in energy—between its potential and kinetic forms—create the excitement of a roller coaster ride.

This video is available in both English and Spanish audio, along with corresponding closed captions.
Publisher
PBS Learning Media

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