Physics of the Flip Flap Rollercoaster
01/19/20 • 9 min
In the 19th century, rollercoasters were new and exciting. Sometimes too exciting. Like, a 12 G-force, break your neck exciting! How was this even possible in 1895?! If you are interested in reading more about the physics and math of these early rollercoasters, or are interested in learning more about the history of math and science, please visit me at www.MathScienceHistory.com !
To buy my book Hypatia: The Sum of Her Life on Amazon, visit https://a.co/d/g3OuP9h
Thank you for listening! Until next week, carpe diem!
Gabrielle
Music is public domain. Little Prince by Lloyd Rodgers. www.LloydRodgers.com
In the 19th century, rollercoasters were new and exciting. Sometimes too exciting. Like, a 12 G-force, break your neck exciting! How was this even possible in 1895?! If you are interested in reading more about the physics and math of these early rollercoasters, or are interested in learning more about the history of math and science, please visit me at www.MathScienceHistory.com !
To buy my book Hypatia: The Sum of Her Life on Amazon, visit https://a.co/d/g3OuP9h
Thank you for listening! Until next week, carpe diem!
Gabrielle
Music is public domain. Little Prince by Lloyd Rodgers. www.LloydRodgers.com
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Music is public domain. Little Prince by Lloyd Rodgers. www.LloydRodgers.com
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Gabrielle
Music is public domain. Little Prince by Lloyd Rodgers. www.LloydRodgers.com
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