Is there any difference in gravity/friction/tempeture or any other factors that could make a roller coaster operate at faster speeds at night then daytime?
2006-09-28 14:37:15 · 13 answers · asked by Andrew G 1 in Games & Recreation ➔ Amusement Parks
temperature and rain can effect the speed of a roller coaster but night time just makes it seem faster
Most are gravity powered so the operator can't control the speed. even if they aren't gravity powered, i sincerely doubt they would let the operator (most likely a college or high school student) control the speed.
2006-09-29 07:43:21 · answer #1 · answered by fish lips 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Roller Coasters At Night
2017-01-16 05:17:39 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know you can usually get on them a lot faster at night when there are fewer people in the parks!
So, if fewer people are riding... does that mean the trains aren't as full?
One would think heavier trains might go a little faster, but then again, that's more people to offer "wind resistance".
Hard to say. I suppose there are factors that could influence speed, but I would say those differences are only slight.
They are a heck of a lot more fun a night though, I think. The darkness adds to the thrill factor.
Good question. Thumbs up to your question.
2006-09-30 01:29:17 · answer #3 · answered by todvango 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO. They go faster the more crowded the line for the ride is. The operator speeds it up so they can get more people on.
2006-09-29 20:41:35 · answer #4 · answered by kitkat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it's just you cant see anything like you do during the day to judge your speed, so it seems like you are going faster
2006-09-29 12:53:30 · answer #5 · answered by ttaarraa74 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think people are more likely to have drunk alcohol in the evening, so things will tend to spin faster.
2006-09-28 14:41:30 · answer #6 · answered by Didgeridude 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the only thing that can make it go faster is the operator dude.
2006-09-29 14:04:11 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
they aren't faster just scarier at night but they do seem faster but from the research I have done they don't move faster at night.
2006-09-30 05:25:33 · answer #8 · answered by ~CS~ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no i live in the uk its better riding them at night but no there not faster as far as i am aware
2006-09-29 08:13:39 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
IT GOES FASTER WHEN THE OPERATOR MAKES IT GO FASTER.
2006-09-28 14:42:04 · answer #10 · answered by 0_o 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋