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The briefcase is transported by a rotation of how many officers?

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Final answer:

The forces acting on the Ferris wheel system are tension, weight, and friction. The tension force increases the angular velocity, while the friction force increases the angular momentum.

Step-by-step explanation:

The forces acting on the Ferris wheel system are:

  1. Tension force in the cables holding the wheel, which provides centripetal force.
  2. Weight of the people in the chairs, which provides downward force.
  3. Friction force between the wheel and its axis, which provides torque.

Each force has an effect on the angular velocity and angular momentum:

  • The tension force increases the angular velocity as it pulls the wheel inwards.
  • The weight of the people has no effect on the angular velocity.
  • The friction force increases the angular momentum as it causes the wheel to rotate faster.
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