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The steepest rollercoaster in the world opens on Saturday but some brave members of the media have already been on a preview ride.

 

The Takabisha is the latest world-record-breaking ride at the Fuji-Q Highland Amusement Park in Japan.

 

It takes thrill-seekers on a 1km terror trip through seven major twists and up an agonisingly sharp 43-metre rise before they plummet to the ground.

 

The Guinness Book of World Records has verified that the 121-degree freefall is indeed the steepest of any attraction across the globe.

 

Link to video:-

 

 

First few seconds of video are very dark.

 

 

http://nz.totaltravel.yahoo.com/a/-/9834530/the-takabisha-takes-its-first-passengers/

 

 

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Not sure how to answer that without saying "Have you ever ridden a coaster?"

 

I havn't actually, so that may be the crux of it. I assume it may be a bit scarier to go over the summit of something like that? ;)

 

For the sake of speed and physics though, you cannot get steeper then a 90 degree, verticle drop. It's like describing something as 110%. Makes no sense!

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I havn't actually, so that may be the crux of it. I assume it may be a bit scarier to go over the summit of something like that? ;)

 

For the sake of speed and physics though, you cannot get steeper then a 90 degree, verticle drop. It's like describing something as 110%. Makes no sense!

 

Inertia & sensory confusion are more important that out and out speed.

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I havn't actually, so that may be the crux of it. I assume it may be a bit scarier to go over the summit of something like that? ;)

 

For the sake of speed and physics though, you cannot get steeper then a 90 degree, verticle drop. It's like describing something as 110%. Makes no sense!

 

No, it's make sense. It's an overhang.

 

What do you mean, it makes no sense to describe something as 110%?

 

As a percentage, how much of 100 is 110? Of course it makes sense.

 

You are hereby banned from contribution to any mathematical threads. Sorry.

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No, it's make sense. It's an overhang.

 

What do you mean, it makes no sense to describe something as 110%?

 

As a percentage, how much of 100 is 110? Of course it makes sense.

 

You are hereby banned from contribution to any mathematical threads. Sorry.

 

The 121 degree overhang means that the carriages are going down a 69 degree slope, just back on itself. Therefore the carriage is turning 121 degrees in terms of it's directional vector.... although seeing that the carriages are actually going to this position from a position of near vertical climb (say about 75 degrees or so) then it could be stated that the change of vector is closer to 200 degrees.

 

You canot however get more then a 90 degree freefall, freefall is straight down.

 

I'll take part in future mathematic discussions anyway. Your ban means nothing. A lot like 110% ;) 100% is the maximum you can get or wish to see.

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I'll take part in future mathematic discussions anyway. Your ban means nothing. A lot like 110% ;) 100% is the maximum you can get or wish to see.

 

You bought shares at 10p per share, they are now worth 21p per share. Percent profit?

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You bought shares at 10p per share, they are now worth 21p per share. Percent profit?

 

Ok ok, My statement about percentages was a little off. I look forward to you giving 110% next time you do any physical exercise.

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Ok ok, My statement about percentages was a little off. I look forward to you giving 110% next time you do any physical exercise.

 

Would that be 110% compared to Pancake's last effort or 110% of what Pancake is capable of?

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feking hell. Nice! What happens if an earthquake hits just when you get to the top of the big drop?

 

All the young'uns can pretend to me kamikaze pilots and picture a US ship below them while they fall...

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