You wonder about the motion of the ferris wheel. You estimate the radius to be 12 m and time one revolution to be 27s. What is the ratio of your weight at the top of the ride to your weight while standing on the ground? What is the ratio of your weight at the bottom of the ride to your weight while standing on the ground?

You wonder about the motion of the ferris wheel. You estimate the radius to be 12 m and time one revolution to be 27s. What is the ratio of your weight at the top of the ride to your weight while standing on the ground? What is the ratio of your weight at the bottom of the ride to your weight while standing on the ground?

Principles of Physics: A Calculus-Based Text

5th Edition

ISBN:9781133104261

Author:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett

Publisher:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett

Chapter3: Motion In Two Dimensions

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 27P: The astronaut orbiting the Earth in Figure P3.27 is preparing to dock with a Westar VI satellite....

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