Ride Technical Details To determine the properties of your ride at various points you need to have an initial source of energy. In the case of most roller coasters, the energy of the ride comes from a chain lift that builds up PEg by lifting the ride to the top of the first hill. Using the information from the starting questions, answer the chain lift specications below. If you want a different type of launcher, discuss with your teacher. a. Chain Lift Specifications. '1. State how much time you want it to take to get to the top of your hill. Use a maximum speed of 8 ms and the track length to the top of your hill. You can have a slower speed if you would like, just make sure it does not take 10 mins to reach the top. 8 mfs 34 rnins ii. Determine the power of the chain lift engine based on the work done to reach the top and your time of lift