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While at the county fair, you decide to ride the Ferris wheel. Having eaten too many candy apples and elephant ears, you find the motion somewhat unpleasant. To take your mind off your stomach, you wonder about the motion of the ride. You estimate the radius of the big wheel to be 15m, and you use your watch to find that each loop around takes 25s.

a. What are your speed and the magnitude of your acceleration?

b. What is the ratio of your weight at the top of the ride to your weight while standing on the ground?

c. What is the ratio of your weight at the bottom of the ride to your weight while standing on the ground?

Short Answer

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a). My speed is 3.77m/sand the magnitude of the acceleration is 0.947m/s2.

b). The ratio of the weight at the top of the ferries wheel to the weight while standing at the ground is 0.903.

c). The ratio of your weight at the bottom of the ride to your weight while standing on the ground is 1.09.

Step by step solution

01

Given Information (Part a)

We know that the radius of the ferries wheel is r=15m, and the period of one rotation is T=25s. We have to calculate the speed and the magnitude of acceleration.

02

Explanation (Part a)

The speed of an object in circular motion is given by

v=r

where is the angular velocity and is given by =2T. Hence, the speed is given by

v=2Tr

Substituting the values we have

v=2(25s)(15m)

=3.77m/s

And the acceleration here will be centripetal acceleration, which is given by

a=2r=42T2r

Substituting the values we have

a=42(25s)2(15m)

=0.947m/s2

03

Final Answer (Part a)

My speed is 3.77m/sand the magnitude of acceleration is0.947m/s2.

04

Given Information (Part b) 

We know that the acceleration of the gravity is g=9.81m/s2.

05

Explanation (Part b)

Consider my mass is m. Hence, my weight standing at the ground is

w=mg

While at the top, the centrifugal force acts vertically upward and the weight acts vertically downward. Hence, net weight at the top is given by

w1=m(g-a)

Hence, the ratio is

w1w=(g-a)g

Substituting the values we have

w1w=9.81m/s2-0.947m/s29.81m/s2

=0.903

06

Final Answer (Part b)

The ratio of the weight at the top of the ferries wheels to the weight while standing at the ground is 0.903.

07

Given Information (Part c)

We know that the acceleration of the gravity is g=9.81m/s2

08

Explanation (Part c)

At the bottom, the centrifugal force and the weight, both are directed vertically downwards. Hence, the effect will add up. Hence, the net weight of me will be

w2=m(g+a)

Hence, the ratio is

w2w=g+ag

Substituting the values we have

w2w=9.81m/s2+0.947m/s29.81m/s2

=1.09
09

Final Answer (Part c) 

The ratio of your weight at the bottom of the ride to your weight while standing on the ground is1.09.

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