Roller Coaster Engineering

Conduct an action-packed series of hands-on physics and engineering lessons with this easy, modular roller coaster building system. Piece together the sturdy frame structures, then attach the flexible track to test endless roller coaster designs. Experiment by varying the weight of the cars and varying the slope, length, and direction of the track. Answer a series of engineering challenges: What is the tallest roller coaster you can build? How about the longest straightaway? Can you build a loop-de-loop? A large, full-color, 32-page manual guides you through the model assembly and experiments with step-by-step illustrated instructions. Offers a practical introduction to many physics principles including: gravitation, potential energy, kinetic energy, free fall, projectile motion, friction, centripetal force, velocity, acceleration and more. Includes 320 pieces. For ages 6 and up, with help.