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Q&As: rec.roller-coaster FAQ, part 1/3: General info & introduction

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Questions strongly related to this FAQ:

When building a roller coaster, what are the essential considerations? by Nobu (9/18/2006)
how is mathematics used in building of roller coasters by kit (5/12/2004)
How much does a roller coaster car weigh? by ok (4/7/2004)
I want to know more about specific Coasters like the Rattler. by Rachel (3/23/2004)
Do not sit back on the Desperado. It is real rib cracker literally! It shakes like... by Duvedsbo (9/22/2003)
Who invented the roller coaster and in what year by mik (11/30/2003)
Are there any official statistics on the overall mechanical safety of roller coasters? by Toni (10/25/2004)
What drives roller coaster extremists to ride roller coaster rides hundreds of times? by emily (10/1/2003)
when did Arnold's park getits name? by kristy (3/4/2004)
What forces are acting on you when your on a rollar coaster? by Bridgett (11/7/2003)
how was the son of beast built at Kings Island in Ohio by Cleveland State University (3/4/2004)
what are the safety considerations people must think about when building a roller coaster?... by britt (3/30/2007)
how can i find out info on a classic rollar coaster called the king cobra that used to be... by wendy (10/10/2003)
Is Busch Gardens Williamsburg building a new roller coaster by Busch Gardens 101 (2/22/2004)
what is the name of the tallest looping roller coaster by joe (12/5/2003)

Questions somewhat related to this FAQ:

For the rollar coaster "wildcat" what is the angle of descent and the second hill height... by penguin (2/27/2004)
Where can I find clips of rollar coasters on my computer by Gilbert Mathieu (6/21/2004)
what is the angle of descent for "Batman the Escape"? Also what are the overall dimensions... by penguin (2/27/2004)
Who invented the roller coaster? by Stacey (4/5/2004)
When was the roller coaster:batman was invented? by Tee (12/16/2004)