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Question: A ferris wheel with radius 14 m is turning about a horizontal axis through its centre. The linear sp...

A ferris wheel with radius 14 m is turning about a horizontal axis through its centre. The linear speed of the passenger on the rim is 7 ms-1. Find the acceleration of a passenger at the highest point.

A

6.3 ms-2 downwards

B

3.5 ms-2 upwards

C

13.3 ms-2 upward

D

None

Answer

3.5 ms-2 upwards

Explanation

Solution

a = v2r=7214\frac{v^{2}}{r} = \frac{7^{2}}{14}= 3.5 ms-2 upward