What centripetal force does an 60-kg passenger experience when seated 12 m from the center of a Ferris wheel that rotates once every 4p seconds?

a. 484 N
c. 914 N
b. 180 N
d. 240 N


B

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A) one pole. B) at least two poles. C) only two poles.

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A) blocks of foam plastic. B) large tubs of water. C) an ample supply of fire wood. D) none of the above

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A) SO4-2 B) HSO4-1 C) H2SO4 D) NH3 E) CH3CO2H

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