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Science Explainer: Designing roller coasters for thrills and safety

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3 questions
Note from the author:
Read the passage Designing roller coasters for thrills and safety. Then answer the questions below.
Read the passage Designing roller coasters for thrills and safety. Then answer the questions below.
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Drag each answer choice into the correct space. Not all answer choices will be used.

A rollercoaster designer chooses the materials used to make the coaster. If the coaster will have loops and steep hills, the designer may choose to use __________. If they want the coaster to sway when the riders ride on it, they may choose _________ as a material.
Other Answer Choices:
steel
aluminum
fiberglass
wood
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Drag each task into the correct box to show whether it is a task that roller coaster designers perform or not.

  • approve the coaster after it has been tested for safety
  • choose the site on which the coaster will be built
  • decide how many loops, hills, and drops the coaster will have
  • use a computer to calculate the force of the coaster's ride
  • Tasks that roller coaster designers perform
  • Tasks that roller coaster designers do NOT perform
Required
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What will a person need to do to become a roller coaster designer? Select two correct answers.