In an amusement park ride people are “flying” in a circle. Which statement is true? Explain. (a) Centrifugal force is pulling the people away from the center of the circle. (b) The chair a person sits on is pushing him toward the center of the circle. (c) Both of the above. (d) Neither of the above

In an amusement park ride people are “flying” in a circle. Which statement is true? Explain. (a) Centrifugal force is pulling the people away from the center of the circle. (b) The chair a person sits on is pushing him toward the center of the circle. (c) Both of the above. (d) Neither of the above

Glencoe Physics: Principles and Problems, Student Edition

1st Edition

ISBN:9780078807213

Author:Paul W. Zitzewitz

Publisher:Paul W. Zitzewitz

Chapter6: Motion In Two Dimensions

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 80A

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