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Matterhorn (ride)

Matterhorn (ride) is a science topic covered in the lgStudy science library. This page brings together a partial reference excerpt, illustrations, worked examples, real-world applications and a short study plan, so you can understand Matterhorn (ride) rather than just read about it. In short: The Matterhorn or Flying Bobs, sometimes known by alternate names such as Musik Express or Terminator, is an amusement ride very similar to the Superbob, which consists of a number of cars attached to axles that swing in and out. The hill and valley shape of the ride causes a pronounced swinging motion: the faster the ride goes, the more dramatic the swinging motion.

Key takeaways

Matterhorn (ride) belongs to science; place it in that map before memorising details.
Learn the definition first, then one example that makes the definition concrete.
Connect Matterhorn (ride) to a quantity you can measure, compute or draw — that is where exam questions come from.
Reproduce the core statement of Matterhorn (ride) from memory before moving on to harder problems.

Reference excerpt

The Matterhorn or Flying Bobs, sometimes known by alternate names such as Musik Express or Terminator, is an amusement ride very similar to the Superbob, which consists of a number of cars attached to axles that swing in and out. The hill and valley shape of the ride causes a pronounced swinging motion: the faster the ride goes, the more dramatic the swinging motion. This ride is commonly seen at a travelling funfairs. Most carnivals and parks require riders to be at least 42 inches or taller.

United States Rides are commonly known as "Flying Bobs". They can typically be found at carnivals, where another common name for them is the "Himalaya," but can also exist at amusement parks such as the Flying Bobs at DelGrosso's Amusement Park, KonTiki at Six Flags New England and at Coney Island (Cincinnati) and Matterhorn at Cedar Point and Lake Winnepesaukah. The carnival rides are typically transported on two trucks. One is for the ride itself, and the other is for the swinging cars. All rides are essentially similar in concept, but have varying designs. Cars typically move forward and backward at varying intervals during the ride. The Allan Herschell Company made the first "Flying Bobs" in the 1960s. Chance-Morgan currently manufactures a few versions, called the "Alpine Bobs" or "Thunder Bolt." Mack manufactures the Matterhorn, Feria Swing, and Petersburg Schilitenfahrt (Sleigh Ride). Another common manufacturer of the Matterhorn is Bertazzon. It is currently unknown for what company that manufactured the other version, called "Rip Curl" in Fun Spot in Orlando, Florida.

United Kingdom The common analog of the Matterhorn is the Music Express. The main difference between the two rides is the Music Express' use of a track, rather than axles. These versions can also be found in the United States, but have been discontinued by all manufacturers except Bertazzon.

Rides manufacturers Bertazzon Chance Morgan Mack Rides Reverchon Industries

Illustrations

Worked examples

Example 1 — a first encounter with Matterhorn (ride)

Start with the simplest possible case. Write down what Matterhorn (ride) claims or describes in one sentence, then invent the smallest concrete situation in which that sentence is true. In science, the smallest case is usually a single object, a single equation or a single measurement. Check that every symbol or term in your sentence has a meaning in that case.

Example 2 — changing one variable

Take the situation from Example 1 and change exactly one quantity: double it, halve it, or set it to zero. Predict what should happen to Matterhorn (ride) before you calculate. Comparing your prediction with the result is the fastest way to find out whether you understand the idea or only the words.

Example 3 — an exam-style question

Typical questions about Matterhorn (ride) ask you to (a) state it precisely, (b) apply it to given data, and (c) explain a limitation. Practise writing all three answers in under five minutes; the third part is what separates a full-mark answer from an average one.

Applications of Matterhorn (ride)

In research: Matterhorn (ride) appears in science research whenever the underlying quantities have to be modelled precisely. Papers usually cite it as a starting assumption and then explore where it breaks down.
In technology and industry: Engineering practice reuses Matterhorn (ride) in design rules, simulations and safety margins. Knowing the idea lets you read a specification sheet and understand why the numbers look the way they do.
In the classroom: Matterhorn (ride) is common in secondary-school and first-year university syllabi. It links to neighbouring topics Amusement ride stubs, Amusement rides, so understanding it makes those chapters shorter.
In everyday life: Look for Matterhorn (ride) outside the textbook — in sport, cooking, traffic, electronics or the sky above you. An example you found yourself is remembered far longer than one you were given.

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How to study Matterhorn (ride) in 20 minutes

Read the reference excerpt below once, without taking notes.
Close the page and write down what Matterhorn (ride) means in your own words.
Compare your version with the excerpt and mark what you missed.
Work through the three examples above with pen and paper.
Explain Matterhorn (ride) out loud to somebody else — or to Teacher Smith in the lgStudy chat.

Frequently asked questions

What is Matterhorn (ride) in simple terms?

Why does Matterhorn (ride) matter?

Because it connects several science ideas at once: it gives you a definition you can apply, a quantity you can calculate, and a way to check whether a result is plausible.

How should I study Matterhorn (ride)?

Read the excerpt, restate it from memory, then work through the examples and applications listed on this page. The five-step study plan above takes about twenty minutes.

What does this page cover?

It gives you a compact reference excerpt plus original lgStudy explanations, examples, applications and study material on Matterhorn (ride).