Science 101: How Do People Design Safe Amusement Park Rides? | NSTA

Science 101: How Do People Design Safe Amusement Park Rides?

Science and Children—November 2015

This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. This month’s issue focuses on the factors amusement park designers must consider so that human bodies don't experience too large an acceleration, or g-force.

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