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ROLLER COASTER
Goal: The goal of this unit is for students to understand the principles of mechanics in one dimension and apply them to design a safe and efficient roller coaster ride.
Role: Students are part of a team of engineers working for an amusement park company. They have been tasked to design a model of a new roller coaster that provides an exhilarating experience while ensuring the safety of the riders. As engineers, they must use their knowledge of mechanics in one dimension to analyze and predict the motion of the roller coaster, calculate forces acting on the riders, and make design decisions to create a thrilling and safe ride.
Audience: The primary audience for the students' work will be their fellow team members, as they collaborate to design the roller coaster. Additionally, they will present their final design to the amusement park company's management team and stakeholders to gain approval for the construction.
Situation: The amusement park company wants to introduce a new roller coaster that stands out from other rides. They want a roller coaster with various twists, turns, and drops to create an exciting experience for visitors. However, safety is the top priority, and the roller coaster must adhere to strict engineering standards and regulations.
Product: The final product of this unit will be a comprehensive roller coaster design proposal. The students' design proposal will
include:
- A detailed plan of the roller coaster track layout, indicating heights, angles, and curves.
- Calculations and simulations to demonstrate the predicted motion of the roller coaster, including the maximum speed, acceleration, and forces acting on the riders.
- Analysis of potential safety hazards and measures taken to ensure rider safety throughout the ride.
A presentation to the amusement park company's management team, showcasing the design and addressing any questions or concerns.
Outline uses equations and scientific concepts to calculate the motion, forces, and safety considerations.
Outline Using science ensures that the roller coaster is designed with safety as the top priority,
minimizing the risk of accidents or injuries.
Summarize uses equations and scientific principles of physics and mechanics are applied to analyze and predict the roller coaster's motion, including factors like speed, acceleration, and forces acting on riders. Describe and understand scientific principles like gravity and centripetal force helps design exciting
Describe and involve applying these principles to calculate and predict the motion of the roller coaster cars, such as speed, acceleration, and the forces acting on riders.
Discuss the application of science to ensure safety is a top priority in roller coaster design. Understandings the science behind the forces at play helps engineers design rides that minimize risks and prevent accidents, thus ensuring the safety of riders.
Explain how forces like gravity, centripetal force, and inertia impact the motion of the roller Coaster Discuss and evaluate the safety, Engineers can evaluate and mitigate potential safety hazards by understanding the scientific principles governing the ride's motion, thus minimizing the risk of accidents.
Explain the scientific principles related to one dimensional mechanics, such as concepts of motion, forces, acceleration, and safety
standards in roller coaster design.
students to mention real-world problems related to one-dimensional motion, such as calculating the time of flight for a projectile, finding acceleration, or determining distances o addressing safety concerns.
Students can analyze and evaluate potential safety hazards in roller coaster design. real-world examples of accidents or incidents related to roller coasters. students to investigate the causes and consequences of these incidents and make judgments on how similar issues can be prevented in their own designs.
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