6 episodes
Rollercoaster design - for iPod/iPhone The Open University
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2.4 • 7 Ratings
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Why is a rollercoaster so exciting and terrifying, yet safe? Modern rollercoasters such as ‘Nemesis’ are engineered very precisely to create an exciting experience for thrill-seekers. This short album visits Alton Towers theme park in England, and explores the part that mathematicians play in rollercoaster design, using mathematical models to calculate the ride's accelerations and forces to obtain the desired experience. This material forms part of The Open University course MST121 Using mathematics.
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Transcript -- Rollercoaster design
A short introduction to this album.
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The design of Nemesis
How a modern rollercoaster is designed for maximum thrills.
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Transcript -- The design of Nemesis
How a modern rollercoaster is designed for maximum thrills.
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Calculated thrills
How the complex forces in a rollercoaster design are calculated with precision by its designers, using a mathematical model.
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Transcript -- Calculated thrills
How the complex forces in a rollercoaster design are calculated with precision by its designers, using a mathematical model.
Customer Reviews
Roller Coaster Design
The videos were enjoyable views of a roller coaster in action as well as scenes on the roller coaster so that the viewer sees what the rider sees. However, the promised explanation of the mathematics (and physics) involved in the design and operation of the coaster was unfortunately missing
Cool
This is what I want to be when I grow up...... So much to learn..... Is the school who made this a college or a school?... Can't wait
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