Amusement Park Physics
Title: Amusement Park Physics
Category: /Science & Technology
Details: Words: 1181 | Pages: 4 (approximately 235 words/page)
Amusement Park Physics
Category: /Science & Technology
Details: Words: 1181 | Pages: 4 (approximately 235 words/page)
Amusement parks have been around for decades and they are just as popular as they have ever been. For the most part, the physics and theories used to build these wonderful theme parks in the early years have withheld the test of time and are still exactly the same. Most people don't stop to think about how many amusement parks really rely on physics. If these thrilling rides were just constructed like you might build
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year. According to the National Consumer Product Safety Commission, 270 million people attend theme parks each year, and only 7,000 become injured (0.00259%) (Amusement Park Physics). And even most of this can be prevented. Most injuries are due to the lack of maintenance, and the ignoring of the safety rules. So, usually you don't have to think twice about your safety when getting on a ride. The only thing you have to concern yourself with is having fun!