1. Science Fair Project: The Physics of a Roller Coaster

2. Objective: To build and design a roller coaster.
To explain and calculate the energy transformations occurring during a ride.
To explain and calculate the forces acting on a rider.
To explain and calculate the velocities and accelerations (g’s) acting on a rider.

3. Vocabulary: Work Kinetic Energy Potential Energy Force Gravity
Acceleration
Velocity
Height

4. Learning on Your Own: Roller Coaster Physics
Roller Coaster Physics Explained
howstuffworks.com - Roller Coaster Roller Coaster Stimulation

5. PHET Stimulation: Roller Coaster Stimulation
In the PHET Skateboard Stimulation, choose Playground. Although it is a skateboard, the physics is still a good demonstration of Roller Coaster.
Customize your own Skate Park/Roller Coaster in it.
Be sure to observe the energy transformations.

6. Video 1:

7. Roller Coaster Physics:

8. 5 Most Dangerous Roller Coasters:

9. Roller Coaster Calculations 1:

10. Roller Coaster Calculations 2: