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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Roller_coasterRoller coaster - Wikipedia

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   The Scenic Railway at Luna Park, Melbourne, is the world's second-oldest operating roller coaster, built in 1912. A roller coaster is a type of amusement ride employing a form of elevated railroad track that carries passengers on a train through tight turns, steep slopes, and other elements usually designed to produce a thrilling experience.

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     10 Of The Best Roller Coasters in the UK! Front Seat POVs!

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3. www.britannica.com › topic › roller-coasterRoller coaster | Definition, History, & Facts | Britannica

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   roller coaster, elevated railway with steep inclines and descents that carries a train of passengers through sharp curves and sudden changes of speed and direction for a brief thrill ride. Found mostly in amusement parks as a continuous loop, it is a popular leisure activity.

4. www.youtube.com › watchTop 25 Roller Coasters in the World (2024) - YouTube

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   The last time Taylor did a top 25 was in 2020! And to say his list has changed since then is an understatement! With now over 1,000 roller coasters under his...

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   What is the best steel roller coaster in the world?

   • Riders will also catch a bit of air-time if they're willing to come aboard. Nitro has consistently been ranked among the best steel roller coasters in the world since it opened in 2001. Dusso Janladde/Wikimedia Nitro. 27. Copperhead Strike Copperhead Strike is brand spanking new, having debuted on March 23, 2019.

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   What is the world's second oldest roller coaster?

   • The Scenic Railway at Luna Park, Melbourne, is the world's second-oldest operating roller coaster, built in 1912.

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   What is the tallest roller coaster in the world?

   • Kingda Ka was the second strata coaster, and it opened at Six Flags Great Adventure in 2005 as the tallest roller coaster in the world with a height of 456 feet (139 m). Top Thrill Dragster closed in 2021 following a serious incident in which a bracket came off the top of the ride and hit a woman in the head while she was waiting in line.

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   What is a roller coaster & how does it work?

   • roller coaster, elevated railway with steep inclines and descents that carries a train of passengers through sharp curves and sudden changes of speed and direction for a brief thrill ride. Found mostly in amusement parks as a continuous loop, it is a popular leisure activity. On a traditional roller coaster, gravity powers much of the trip.

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6. www.youtube.com › watchTop 25 Roller Coasters In The World (2021) - YouTube

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   I've ridden over 550 different roller coasters all over the world, and this is my my favorite 25 of them! Keep in mind that your opinions may differ from min...

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7. www.roughmaps.com › culture › the-50-best-rollerThe 50 Best Roller Coasters In The World, Ranked - RoughMaps

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   • Steel Vengeance. Cedar Point, Sandusky, Ohio. Rating: 4.95/5. When it opened in 2018, Steel Vengeance shattered 10 roller coaster records: Tallest hybrid roller coaster (205 feet)
   • Fury 325. Carowinds, Charlotte, North Carolina. Rating: 4.86/5. Fury 325 is truly gargantuan, with speeds topping out at 95 mph, a 320-foot drop, and 6,602 feet of track.
   • El Toro. Six Flags Great Adventure, Jackson, New Jersey. Rating: 4.82/5. Another impressive wooden coaster, El Toro is near the top in practically every category: steepest drop (76 degrees), height (181 feet), drop (176 feet), and speed (70 mph).
   • Lightning Rod. Dollywood, Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Rating: 4.81/5. Lightning Rod is the first wooden coaster in the world to use a launch system, and it suffered through technical difficulties for much of its opening season in 2016.

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9. www.youtube.com › watchEngineer Explains Every Roller Coaster For Every Thrill | A ...

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   In this edition of "A World of Difference," Korey Kiepert, owner and engineer with The Gravity Group, goes through the 8 main types of roller coasters and br...

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10. wonderopolis.org › wonder › how-do-roller-coasters-workHow Do Roller Coasters Work? - Wonderopolis

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    May 28, 2014 · Let's take a look at the scientific principles and forces behind the thrills of the roller coaster. Since roller coasters don't have engines, they must be pulled by a motorized chain to the top of the first big hill.