Ferris Wheel Problem: Calculating Rotation Rate & Force Needed

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The Ferris Wheel problem involves calculating the rotation rate and the force exerted by the seat belt on riders at the top of the vertical circle. Given a radius of 6 meters, the rotation rate must be determined such that riders experience three times their weight at the bottom. The required centripetal acceleration can be calculated using the formula a = 3g, where g is the acceleration due to gravity (9.81 m/s²). The force exerted by the seat belt at the top can be derived from the net forces acting on the riders at that position.

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Cars on a ferris wheel are moving in a vertical circle. The radius of the
wheel in 6 meters. what must be the rotation rate of the wheel in order that riders experience three times their weight at the bottom of the circle? for this rotation rate what will be the required force exerted by the seat belt in the car when the car is at the top of the vertical circle?
 
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You will have to show an attempt at solving the problem to get help. What have you tried? What physics concepts are applicable to this problem?
 

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