Author(s): Lisa Greathouse
Format: Paperback
No. of Pages: 32
Publisher: Teacher Created Materials, Inc
Language: English
Date Published: 2009-08-01
Dimensions: 172.72 x 218.44 x 5.08mm
Publication City/Country: Westminster, United States
Edition: Student
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This book will be a hit with both thrill seekers and with those who prefer to stay safely on the ground. After an introduction to Newton's three laws of motion, readers learn the mechanics of various amusement park rides including roller coasters, Ferris wheels, merry-go-rounds, and gravity rides. They learn how to measure motion, and how kinetic and potential energy apply to their favorite rides.