What makes a water slide fast?
What makes a water slide fast? While each type of slide works a little differently, all water slides are fundamentally a product of three forces: gravity, friction, and inertia. Gravity forces passengers down the ride, while water acts as a lubricant to reduce friction, so the ride is fast and smooth.
How fast do you go on the fastest water slide?
The fastest speed ever achieved on a water slide is 57 miles per hour.
Do water slides have G Force?
New Amusement Rides Standard Aids in Measuring Water Slide G-Force. ASTM International's amusement rides and devices and committee (F24) has approved a new standard that will be used to collect gravitational force data for water slides.
Why do I go slow on waterslides?
Gravity pulls the rider toward the Earth, helping to speed up their trip down the waterslide. Of course, friction also plays a part. Whether a person rides down the slide on their backs, a mat, or an intertube, the contact causes friction. This can slow the rider down.