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High-speed thrills : acceleration and velocity /

Lepora, Nathan.

High-speed thrills : acceleration and velocity / by Nathan Lepora. - North American ed., U.S. ed. - Pleasantville, NY : Gareth Stevens Pub., 2008. - 32 p. : col. ill ; 27 cm. - Science behind thrill rides . - Lepora, Nathan. Science behind thrill rides. .

Includes index.

Explains forces of physics through the description of roller coasters, discussing force, speed, acceleration, mass, inertia, friction, air resistance, and braking.

6.7 Follett Library Resources. 5-8 Follett Library Resources.

ISBN: 0329649825 (Follett bdg.) 0836889436 (lib. bdg.) 0836889487 9780329649821 (Follett bdg.) 9780836889437 (lib. bdg.)

LCCN: 2007042000

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Acceleration (Mechanics)--Juvenile literature.
Speed--Juvenile literature.
Speed.
Speed.

LC Class. No.: QC137.52 / .L47 2008

Dewey Class. No.: 531/.112

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