Recent content by Ghost Koi

Thanks... I think I understand but just to confirm, is my previous statement, and equation, correct?

So I would always look at the Net Force to find the centripetal force if I have more than one force acting on an object? (I.e. could setup my equation like this)... m(ν2/r) = FN + Fg

Hey guys, new to the forum here and I have a general question regarding the centripetal force. In the example of a ferris wheel where there is a normal force pushing up against the person and the gravitational force pulling the person down, which force is centripetal? I know that the centripetal...