Falling for fun : gravity in action /
by Nathan Lepora.
- North American ed., U.S. ed.
- Pleasantville, NY : Gareth Stevens, 2008.
- 32 p. : col. ill ; 27 cm.
- Science behind thrill rides .
- Lepora, Nathan. Science behind thrill rides. .
Includes index.
Gravity -- Weight -- G-forces and free fall -- Center of gravity -- Energy -- Kinetic energy -- Potential energy -- Conservation energy.
Explains the science of gravity using roller coasters as examples, discussing such topics as acceleration, weight, g-forces, free fall, center of gravity, and kinetic and potential energy.