Question

What centripetal force does an 80-kg passenger experience when seated 12 m from the center of a Ferris wheel whose angular speed is 0.50 rad/s?

Answer 1

centripetal force = m r w ^ 2

where m = mass = 80 kg

           r= distance from center = 12 m

           w= angular speed = 0.5 rad / s

So, F = 240 N

Answer 2

We know that,

Centripital Force,F = m*r*(w^2)

where ,

m= mass of body = 80kg

r = radius of circle = 12m

w = angular speed = 0.5 rad/s

putting all the values,

F = 80*12*(0.5^2) = 240N

Answer 3

What centripetal force does an 80-kg passenger experience whenseated 12 m from the center of a Ferris wheel whose angular speedis 0.50 rad/s?
centripetal force=mrω*ω=80*12*0.5*0.5=240N