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Student Reflection

Our visit to Luna Park was incredibly practical and informative with relation to our current study of projectile motion, energy, impulse, momentum, and circular motion in physics class. Although an incredibly hot day we had immense fun going on the rides and spending quality time with each other. Some rides we rode included the Scenic Railway, the Pirate ship, the Supernova, the Pharaoh's curse, and the enterprise. This trip has allowed us to better understand the physics principles that are utilised in the construction of these rollercoasters and rides. One major physics principle which we have all encountered numerous times, yet don't pay attention to, was made better known through our studies of physics, this principle is the idea of apparent weight vs actual weight. As we reached the top of certain rides, we could feel this 'weightlessness' which was incredibly informative and allowed us to better understand this idea.

- Jayden