For our final physics project, our class was to construct a popular iPhone application-themed amusement park that demonstrated our cumulative knowledge of physics over the past school year. My team, Team 3, chose to build a Tiny Wings-themed paper rollercoaster. Unlike the real application, the track of our coaster sends the bird - represented by a marble - in a vertical direction to its goal: the nest. We changed the direction of the path of the bird because in order to display a fuller knowledge of physics, we included elements such as funnels and vertical loops. Raising the height of the ride allowed us to include more of these elements in our coaster. Two of the key elements of physics shown in our coaster are the transfer of energy from potential to kinetic and free-fall. Our Tiny Wings rollercoaster not only displays our knowledge of physics, but it is also a thrill for people of all ages. There is a small height limitation: the rider cannot be any bigger than a marble. Come and enjoy our ride today!
Testing Data and Specifications
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