How do water slides work?
But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids
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Water Parks Use a Lot of Water
The taller and steeper the slide, the faster you can go. Water parks use pumps to carry water from the bottom back up to the top. The people who design rides want them to be fun and fast and a little bit scary. How do engineers balance thrills with safety? And why do they say you're too small to ride?
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