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The Physics Behind Waterslides

Posted by samzenpus on from the slide-science dept.

theodp writes "National Geographic takes a high-level look at the physics behind waterslides. A lot of science goes into providing a safe 60 mph trip down slides like Walt Disney World's 10-story Summit Plummet. 'Safety is our number one concern,' explains Rick Hunter of ProSlide Technology. 'We're thinking about things like, "are you going to stay on the fiberglass tube," it's really easy to do a computer model and look at curves and drops and forecast rider position and speed.'"

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  1. Just curious by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    How many slashdotters have been to a water park recently, and by water park you can include a shower.

  2. Re:Correction by bobbied · · Score: 5, Funny

    Watersides are just slippery slopes.... Which is a logical argument...

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