Question
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 = rv2=1472= 3.5 ms-2 upward