Question: A Ferris wheel 24.0m in diameter rotates once every 15.5s (see Fig. 5-9). What is the ratio of a persons apparent weight to her real

A Ferris wheel 24.0m in diameter rotates once every 15.5s (see Fig. 5-9). What is the ratio of a person’s apparent weight to her real weight?
(a) At the top, and
(b) At the bottom?

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