Laws Of Motion Question 143
Question: Consider the setup of a Ferris wheel in an amusement park. The wheel is turning in a counter clock wise manner. Contrary to the illustration, not all seats are aligned horizontally, i.e., parallel to the x-axis. Determine the orientation of the normal to seat as it passes point A.
Options:
A)parallel to the x-axis
B)in the first/third quadrants
C)parallel to the y-axis
D)in the second/fourth quadrants
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
[d] F is centrifugal force. Net force is along AB. So seat will be aligned along AB.
