7. How many rpm would a Ferris wheel need to make for a person to feel weightless at the top of the ride if the wheel has a diameter of 16.5m?

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7. How many rpm would a Ferris wheel need to make for a person to feel weightless at the top of the ride
if the wheel has a diameter of 16.5m?

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