TASK To calculate the average speed for the entire ride. To calculate the work required and power needed to move you to the ride’s highest point. CONCEPTS Observation Thinking Concepts Data MATERIALS Stopwatch Calculator DIRECTIONS / ACTIVITIES Measure the time it takes the train to move from the beginning of the ride to its highest point. Calculate the average speed in m/s for the entire ride. Calculate the work (in joules) required to move you to the ride’s highest Calculate the power (in watts) needed to move you to the ride’s highest point. EXTENSIONS / ENRICHMENT 1. Convert your calculation from watts to horsepower. FEARFALL OVERVIEW Too chicken to go sky diving? Strap yourself in on Kentucky Kingdom’s FearFall ride, ascend 131 feet above ground level, and get ready to experience a free fall! TASK To experience the G-forces of free fall and calculate the maximum velocity of and distance traveled by the ride vehicle. CONCEPTS Observation Thinking Concepts Data
TASK To calculate the average speed for the entire ride. To calculate the work required and power needed to move you to the ride’s highest point. CONCEPTS Observation Thinking Concepts Data MATERIALS Stopwatch Calculator DIRECTIONS / ACTIVITIES Measure the time it takes the train to move from the beginning of the ride to its highest point. Calculate the average speed in m/s for the entire ride. Calculate the work (in joules) required to move you to the ride’s highest Calculate the power (in watts) needed to move you to the ride’s highest point. EXTENSIONS / ENRICHMENT 1. Convert your calculation from watts to horsepower. FEARFALL OVERVIEW Too chicken to go sky diving? Strap yourself in on Kentucky Kingdom’s FearFall ride, ascend 131 feet above ground level, and get ready to experience a free fall! TASK To experience the G-forces of free fall and calculate the maximum velocity of and distance traveled by the ride vehicle. CONCEPTS Observation Thinking Concepts Data
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