Personal Narrative: Roller Coasters

528 Words2 Pages
bulb-icon

Recommended: The theory of roller coasters

Have you ever been to Kings Island? Well I have. I went a year ago and it was really fun. I went with my older sister, my older cousin, and my cousin that is the same age as me. Kings Island is an amusement park in Ohio. I LOVED this trip. My cousins, my sister, and I went on many, I mean many, roller coasters. We also went on other rides and water rides. Kings Island has roller coasters in the record books! We went around July or August. When we went there we went on some roller coasters like Diamondback, The Beast, Banshee, and The Racer. We went on them many times. DiamondBack is a steel and metal roller coaster that is 230 feet tall and goes 80mph. DiamondBack is like Fury but a little bit shorter. This roller coaster is extremely fun (we went on it twice). The Beast is the …show more content…

It is very jerky so you have to lean a certain way during some turns. We only went on this ride once because the line was extremely long! Banshee is the longest inverted roller coaster in the world. We went on Banshee three times because it was so cool and awesome. The Racer is when 2 cars race each other on separate tracks. They race over hills and around turns. Sometimes you can predict the outcome of who will win the race. We went on this roller coaster twice and won both times. Some other roller coasters we went on are The Bat, Vortex, Fire hawk, and Delirium. The Bat is a suspended roller coaster (we went on this one once). The Vortex is a steel and metal roller coaster that is 148 feet tall. It has a lot of loops and turns. We went on the Vortex twice. Fire hawk is a roller coaster where you lay on your back and go heat first down the roller coaster (don’t worry you are secured!). It is a

Show More
Related

  • Phenomena Of Roller Coasters

    870 Words  | 2 Pages

    Ever wondered how roller coasters work? It’s not with an engine! Roller coasters rely on a motorized chain and a series of phenomena to keep them going. Phenomena are situations or facts that have been observed and proven to exist. A few types of phenomena that help rollercoasters are gravity, kinetic and potential energy, and inertia. Gravity pulls roller coasters along the track as they’re going downhill. Potential and kinetic energy help rollercoasters to ascend hills and gain enough momentum to descend them and finish the track. Inertia keeps passengers pressed towards the outside of a loop-the-loop and in their seat. Gravity, potential and kinetic energy, and inertia are three types of phenomena that can be observed by watching roller

    Read More

  • Physics of Roller Coasters

    1756 Words  | 4 Pages

    Roller coasters are driven almost entirely by inertial, gravitational and centripetal forces. Amusement parks keep building faster and more complex roller coasters, but the fundamental principles at work remain the same.

    Read More

  • Informative Essay On Xtreme Skyflyer

    499 Words  | 1 Pages

    The second one is Gold Striker, one of the favorite’s roller coaster for kids. This roller coaster is tallest and fastest wooden in Northern California; Gold Striker stands 108.2 Feet High and travels 53.7 MPH (Great America). So many people want to try Gold Striker because of its sheer height, not to mention the fact that the ride spanned almost the entire park. To go that fast for so long seemed so thrilling to people. It's been by far the most fun amusement park ride people have ever been on. The last one is Superman roller coaster, one of the favorite’s roller coaster for kids and adults. It over-sized strength, mega speed, and pretty much at the top of his class when it comes to flying (Six Flags). where as most rides have you buckled to seat and have you rigidly set in place, the Superman has you riding with your hands out front and your feet behind you, like a superhero flying through the air. People are really enjoying riding the Superman. On a lot of roller coasters, it seems like your eyes spend the majority of the time looking at the seats in front of you. On the Superman, you're facing toward the ground, away from the track and all the other parts of the

    Read More

  • Amusement Park Physics

    1043 Words  | 3 Pages

    A new era in theme parks and roller coaster design began in 1955 when Disneyland ushered in the new era of amusement park design. Disneyland broke the mold in roller coaster design by straying from the typical norm of wooden roller coasters; thus, the steel tubular roller coaster was born. Disneyland’s Matterhorn was a steel tubular roller coaster with loops and corkscrews, which had never been seen before with the wooden coasters. In addition to the new steel tube roller coaster, the new coaster design also proved to be the most stable, allowing for wilder designs. The first successful inverted roller coaster opened up in 1992, and now it is not uncommon to find passengers of various roller coasters with their feet dangling above or below them as they circumnavigate the track. In 1997 Six Flags Magic Mountain opened a roller coaster, that just a few year previous would have been considered impossible. The Scream Machine is 415 feet tall and takes willing riders on an adrenaline rush using speeds of 100 miles per hour. Technology working with the laws of physics continues to push the limits of imagination and design.

    Read More

  • Six Flags Magic Mountain

    642 Words  | 2 Pages

    There are many amusement parks in the world, but only two have been argued to be the best in the world. The two are Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio and Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, California. Both parks have received many positive reviews for as long as they've been open. The decision is up to you. Which amusement park is better, Cedar Point or Six Flags Magic Mountain?

    Read More

  • Roller Coaster History

    680 Words  | 2 Pages

    A roller coaster is an amusement park attraction that consists of a light railroad track with many tight turns and steep slopes, on which people ride in small fast open cars. The Russians created slides out of ice. The slides would go up to 70 and 80 feet tall and there were drops of 50 feet ("Amusement Park Physics -- Roller Coaster”). People traveled down the slide and would land into huge sand piles. They first appeared during the 17th century. Slides grew favor with the Russian upper class.

    Read More

  • The Benefits Of Busch Gardens

    915 Words  | 2 Pages

    Rides will feel unlimited in this park after only first looking at the map of the park. Each country in the park has its own signature ride along with multiple others strewn over the space of the country. The rides range from calm to intimidating in only a few steps. There are a total of 54 roller coasters in Williamsburg, eight of them being rollercoasters and ten of them being water rides.

    Read More

  • Crazy Mouse Research Paper

    256 Words  | 1 Pages

    The Crazy mad Mouse is a type of roller coaster characterized by mouse-like cars that seat up to six people and ride on top of the track. The cars travel making tight, flat turns (without banking) at modest speeds. The track is characterized by many tight turns and bunny hops, producing abrupt negative vertical G forces. When approaching a turn from a straight section, the intended impression is that one will simply continue moving straight providing a fun and crazy ride! The speed of the roller coaster is 139 mph make sure you are buckled in because you could fall out if you are not buckled in and if the seat belt is tight enough . Also if you eat any food before you go on the ride i would advise you to wait 5-15 minutes before you go

    Read More

  • Hershey Park Research Paper

    124 Words  | 1 Pages

    Hello all roller coaster fans, adrenaline rush addicts, and those who need something to do, this roller coaster will surely make an impression on all riders from children to adults. This roller coaster will be one of the very few that have an animatronic as a main feature of the ride… that is right, animatronic! If that’s not impressive, do not worry this roller coaster will set the world record for the highest hill at a bone-tingling 458 feet tall, that is taller than Kingda Ka! Other features include a 90-degree vertical climb, a second hill at 200 feet tall, a loop and more. The ride is for Hershey and up. the original sketch art is

    Read More

  • Rollercoaster Research Paper

    1938 Words  | 4 Pages

    Introduction and Background Research Introduction Rollercoasters are the product of intense, terrifying and thrilling manipulation of physics. However, there are physical limits in the design of a rollercoaster to ensure safe function while maximising fun. These physical limits include: The mass of a rollercoaster, so that it can: Safely and satisfactorily complete the course Maintain exhilaration The loops in the track, so that the rollercoaster: Can safely travel the entire loop Prevent injury in riders through controlling the size of forces acted What are the Physics of Rollercoasters?

    Read More

  • Roller Coaster Research Paper

    647 Words  | 2 Pages

    My roller coaster is called, The Cheesy Coaster. The reason I named it The Cheesy Coaster is because it is cheesy. This roller coaster is not a very scary and it’s not very steep so if you don’t like steep roller coaster don’t be scared to try this one out I bet you’ll be fine. It also could make you enjoy highest roller coaster if you enjoy this one that much. This roller coaster is not very long and it does not go super fast like other roller coasters you might know. It starts out slow then you go up a hill I don’t wanna say a big hill, but it’s not a small hill so it’s not a very big hill but it is a little high but that won’t stop you from trying it out I bet. While you are riding it is playing music super loud and it might distract you

    Read More

  • Personal Narrative: Tensane Roller Coaster

    258 Words  | 1 Pages

    Have you ever been on a roller coaster.? Well I have. Roller coasters are fun and scary at the same time. It’s like your heart drops to your feet and your chest comes up to your throat. That feeling is awesome.! Have you ever ridden the furry 365 at carowinds? That is an insane roller coaster. I bet you haven’t ridden the tennessee tornado.? I rode it with my dad it was fun and scary at the same time. On the roller coaster you go from loop to loop. There are at least three loops in the whole track all spread out. But it is fun anyway, in fact it is so fun that you will want to ride it over and over again. I hope you get to ride the fire express. It is in tennessee. My dad,my brother,and I all rode the fire express together and had A good time.

    Read More

  • Roller Coasters

    1676 Words  | 4 Pages

    The very first roller coaster was built in the 1600s in Russia. These “roller coasters” were large blocks of ice that were designed as sleds, with straw or fur put on the ice for passenger seats. To slow these roller coasters down, sand was put at the end of the coaster. The first American roller coaster, a gravity switchback train, was built in 1884 on Coney Island. Originally, railway companies set up these coaster at the end of the rail line in order to attract passengers during the weekend when usage was small. In 1912, John Miller designed the first “underfriction” roller coaster, which was designed to allow the ride to have more speed, steeper hills, and less drag. When Disneyland opened in 1955, many changes to the roller coaster were instigated. These changes included steel coasters, loops, a corkscrew track, and stability (Amusement Park Physics).

    Read More

  • Personal Narrative: Are You Afraid Of Roller Coasters

    937 Words  | 2 Pages

    Are you afraid of roller coasters? Well I was, let me tell you about my first time going to Busch gardens.

    Read More

  • Amusement Park: A Description Of An Amusement Park

    1293 Words  | 3 Pages

    An amusement park is an enjoyable place for people of all ages. I love visiting them with my friends and family. I personally like Dorney Park, which gives the guests a multiple variety of rides— from being completely soaked in water to flying through the air at the same speeds cars travel at on the highway. Amusements parks overall are a fascinating place. The atmosphere created by all of the visitors is very lively. Music can be heard in the background from live concerts. All different kinds of smells are in the air, from the overly priced food stores to the quacking ducks swimming in the ponds. Lights flash all over the place from carnival games that seem hopeless of victory. My friends and I love going on a hot day, so we can go on all the water rides first, and then air off on the rollercoasters. Rollercoasters are probably my most favorite attractions because the joy of riding a rollercoaster never gets old. No matter how many times I have been on the ride, it always brings forth new excitements and thrills. The adventure is always new, and my adrenaline rush keeps me going. Rollercoasters tracks are able to produce infinite number of option for the coaster to travel, where it can loop, twist and turn, or simply go in reverse. Due to their high

    Read More

More about Personal Narrative: Roller Coasters

Open Document