High Roller | Gravity amusement ride Accumulated potential energy Transferred kinetic energy |
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n my many trips to the Kansas City airport, when passing “Worlds of Fun” off the east loop of I-435, I have thought that the roller coasters would be good to photograph. On a recent early morning trip as a passenger I anticipated the potential and made a few “drive by shootings”. Like most images captured from a fast moving vehicle, this one required extensive processing to make it audience worthy.
“I went on a children's roller coaster once when I was maybe 12-or some age when I was considered a little old to be on a kiddy ride. Absolutely terrified. Thought I was going to die.” - Rachael Leigh
