Fun with Forces

Who says science can't be fun? An amusement park uses the principles of science to make exciting and sometimes terrifying rides. Park rides that move in circles and steep curves make you feel like you're being pushed outward. That's centrifugal force. Do you think that's the same force that keeps you from falling out of a roller coaster when it goes upside down? Find out with this experiement.

Activity

Download the Activity Sheet
You may want to print the Activity Sheet, too, so that you can refer to it while experimenting.

Online Resources

Design a Roller Coaster
Use science to design a roller coaster that's both fun and safe.