Capric and caprylic acids are saturated fatty acids naturally present in coconut oil. They are considered to be medium-chain fatty acids. Capric acid (also known as decanoid acid) has a length of 10 carbon atoms. Caprylic acid (also known as octanoic acid) has a length of 8 carbon atoms.
Here then -- whether you hate inversions, prefer wooden coasters to steel, or demand the fastest and steepest -- are eight of our favorite roller coasters records for the big day. The Formula Rossa at Ferrari World in Abu Dhabi, UAE, can accelerate up to 240 km/h (149.1 mph) in just 4.9 seconds.
The world's fastest roller coaster is very fast. Formula Rossa at Ferrari World Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates reaches freak outâworthy speeds of 149 mph in under five seconds. If you don't want to travel abroad for a similar thrill, the U.S. is home to six of the 10 world's fastest roller coasters. 3. The U.S.'s first roller coaster was very slow. Called the Switchback Railway, the New York attraction opened in June 1884 in Coney Island, Brooklynâand reached a whopping speed of 6 mph (hey, what do you want for a nickel?). While it's laughable compared to today's coasters, it grossed an average of $600/dayâabout $15,000 nowadays!