Designer Rides: The Jerk and the Jounce

Synopsis: Explores the notion of acceleration in the familiar context of amusement rides. Studies the Nemesis ride at Alton Towers to determine what part acceleration plays in making a ride a thrilling experience: considers the design process from engineering and physiological points of view. Simpler rides are analysed in order to explain in detail the Nemesis rollercoaster. Later, a rollercoaster simulator is seen to provide a similar experience to the real object.
Series: Using Mathematics, Course Mst121
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 24 min.
Year of production: 1994
Availability: Sale; 1998 sale: £145.00 (+VAT +p&p)
Subjects: Mathematics; Physics
Keywords: acceleration; motion (physics)

Director

Steve Evanson

Producer

John Jaworski

Cast

Keith Attenborough

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