Physical Science: Roller Coasters

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Jack A. Quist

Eric Bartel

Physical Science

November 11, 2015

Roller Coasters

Roller coasters originate from Russia, and they are one of the world's top thrill givers. They can be made out of a few different materials. There are a vast range of roller coasters. Roller coasters can be small or big, they can be on land or in water, There is wooden roller coasters and metal roller coasters, and they can be inside or outside. Two of my classmates and I created a roller coaster of our own. We made hills, drops, loops, and twists. We would have a marble be our cart and we had to get the marble to the end, and in the grand finale without it falling out.

The First successful roller coaster was created in 1884. It made its grand opening at New

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