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kax0r
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Homework Statement
A pilot flies a loop-the-loop maneuver at constant speed. Two forces act on the pilot- the force due to gravity and the normal force of the seat pressing on him. Rank the largest to smallest normal forces on the pilot when [a. he is at the bottom of the loop right side up] [b. he is ascending vertically into the loop] or [c. he is upside down at the top of the loop]
Homework Equations
Doesn't look like there's any math involved.
The Attempt at a Solution
I don't really understand the concept, so an explanation would be awesome.