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Physics of Roller Coasters - Motion and Energy: Science Kids Series

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This title is a part of the series Science Kids Series


Catalogue Number:  WE0095
Producer:  Wonderscape Entertainment
Subject:  Physics, Science
Language:  English
Grade Level:  6 - 8, 9 - 12
Country Of Origin:  United States
Copyright Year:  2020
Running Time:  24:54


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Learn the basic physics concepts that keep you in your roller-coaster cart and your cart on the track through the death-defying plunges and hairpin turns.  What is the difference between speed and velocity?  What is the formula for Gravitational Potential Energy?  What is the Law of Conservation of Energy?  What is friction?  What is acceleration?  How do you engineer a roller coaster?  The answers to all of these questions and more are covered in depth with detailed graphics, diagrams and exciting video.  On-screen, multiple-choice reviews at the end of each segment reinforce important concepts and make learning fun. 


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