Actually, this math IS appropriate for coasters -- without calculations like these our rides wouldn't be running (and these calculations are SIMPLE, lots of assumptions)
This is all bringing back the college physics classes that I ENJOYED (as opposed to e&m -- UGH! ;) Actually I liked thermodynamics the best, but anyway...)
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--Greg
http://www.pobox.com/~gregleg/
And God forbid someone should actually be challenged with a bout intellectual rambling! Gasp!
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Jeff
Webmaster/Guide to The Point
Park visits May 6, 7, 10, 11, 13, 14, 16, etc...
Wouldn't want to cross fun with math, now would we? (: