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Roller Coasters—Floater Hills
Ride Measurements
Take the accelerometer on the ride, paying attention to the
g levels. The ride is very fast so it helps if you call out the
g measurements to your partner as you go up and down the
hills and around the curves.
1. Where did you experience microgravity or low g Check
all that apply.
around curves
going up and over the top of the hills
going down and into a low point or valley
2. What was the lowest g reading
The Timber Terror is located at Silverwood
in Athol, Idaho.
3. Where did you experience high-g levels Check all that
apply.
around curves
going up and over the top of the hills
going down and into a low point or valley
4. What was the highest g reading
This floating hill is located near the
end of Phantom’s Revenge. It is located
in Kennywood Park, West Mifflin,
Pennsylvania.
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