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.