How would you describe a roller coaster ride?

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.



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  • 1.1 Brake run.
  • 1.2 Buzz bars.
  • 1.3 Drive tire.
  • 1.4 Headchopper.
  • 1.5 Launch track.
  • 1.6 Lift hill.
  • 1.7 Linear induction motor.
  • 1.8 On-ride camera.


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Gravity, inertia, g-forces, and centripetal acceleration give riders constantly changing forces which create certain sensations as the coaster travels around the track.

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Endorphin is a strong chemical, specifically released to make you feel relaxed and confident. Obviously this explains the natural high you may get from riding a coaster.

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Noun We went for a ride in the country. I had my first ride in a limousine. I need a ride to work. She caught a ride with her coworker.

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06 September 22 - 5 Interesting Facts About Roller Coasters
  • The First Roller Coaster was Built in 1817. ...
  • Britain's Oldest Surviving Roller Coaster was Built in 1920. ...
  • There are More Than 2,400 Roller Coasters in the World Today. ...
  • Roller Coaster are Among the Safest Rides. ...
  • Roller Coaster Loops are Never Perfectly Circular.


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Different types of brakes are used to stop the train at the end of a ride. These brakes use friction to slow down and stop a roller coaster's momentum by converting the train's kinetic energy into heat energy. For example, roller coasters are kind of like riding your bike down a hill.

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Two of the most significant are friction and air resistance. As you ride a roller coaster, its wheels rub along the rails, creating heat as a result of friction. This friction slows the roller coaster gradually, as does the air that you fly through as you ride the ride.

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Common elements
  • Banked turn.
  • Brake run.
  • Buzz bars.
  • Drive tire.
  • Headchopper.
  • Helix.
  • Launch track.
  • Lift hill.


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In a coaster that has seats facing backward, the rear car offers the best of both worlds -- you get a great view and the most intense ride.

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