Physics for the Whole Body in Playgrounds and Amusement Parks

Abstract

There are many laws of physics involved in the design and operation of roller coasters, carousels, and other amusement rides. Physics for the Whole Body in Playgrounds and Amusement Parks teaches these concepts in an exciting and approachable way by linking them with students' personal experiences of rides in amusement parks. This unique book features: • Immersive elements to learn scientific principles using students' first-hand experiences of how forces act in different types of motion • Challenging questions for discussion, simple experiments, and exciting classroom demonstrations • Numerous illustrations and video materials that bring the lessons to life and teach the concepts of force and motion in a more stimulating way This book is a must for teachers of physics at the advanced high school level and for undergraduate students needing a refresher course in Newton's laws. Roller coaster enthusiasts will also find the book a stimulating read. 0400 Newton's Laws: Motion and Forces - Acceleration and Newton's Second Law - Circular Motion in a Horizontal Plane - Rotation - Circular Motion on a Vertical Plane - Energy Transformations - Pendulum Rides - Roller Coasters in Physics Education - Illusions - Technology and Safety - Physics on a Playground - Educational Visits to Amusement Parks.