Invention
Roller Coaster
Civil Engineering
A roller coaster is a type of amusement ride built on a form of elevated railroad track that carries passengers on a train through tight turns, steep slopes and other elements to produce unusual g-forces on the body. Most are designed to feel thrilling, though some aim instead for a gentler ride, and their trains usually consist of open cars coupled in a single line running a complete circuit that departs from and returns to the same loading station. Roller coasters are typically found in amusement parks worldwide, though some are also built in zoos. This description is adapted from Wikipedia contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0; changes were made. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/
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A roller coaster is a type of amusement ride employing a form of elevated railway track that carries passengers on a train through hills, turns, valleys, and other elements, to exert abnormal g-forces on the body.
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