TY - BOOK AU - Lepora,Nathan TI - Falling for fun: gravity in action T2 - Science behind thrill rides SN - 0329649833 AV - QC178 .L39 2008 U1 - 531/.14 23 PY - 2008/// CY - Pleasantville, NY PB - Gareth Stevens KW - Force and energy KW - Juvenile literature KW - Gravity KW - sears N1 - Includes index; Gravity -- Weight -- G-forces and free fall -- Center of gravity -- Energy -- Kinetic energy -- Potential energy -- Conservation energy; 5.4; Follett Library Resources; 5-8; Follett Library Resources N2 - 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 ER -