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how do rider in ferris wheel possesses translatory but not rotatory motion?
Riders on a Ferris wheel experience translatory motion due to the design of the cars, which hang from a pivot point that allows them to maintain their orientation. Unlike some other Ferris wheels, such as the one described with a clutch control that permitted 360-degree rotation, conventional Ferris wheels like the London Eye are designed to keep the center of mass (CM) of the cars below the pivot point. This design ensures stability and a consistent vertical orientation, enhancing the rider's experience by providing better views and reducing discomfort.
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I rode, once, on a wheel where the individual cars were pivoted near their CM. There was a clutch control that allowed you to grip onto the pivot . You could go round a 360 degree trip and the car would also rotate by 360. Very unpleasant, aamof. It was very difficult to avoid getting the car 'tumbling' due to coupling with the big wheel.Imtiaz Ahmad said:how do rider in ferris wheel possesses translatory but not rotatory motion?