Question

Jack sits in the chair of a Ferris wheel that is rotating at a constant 0.150 rev/srev/s . As Jack passes through the highest point of his circular part, the upward force that the chair exerts on him is equal to one-fourth of his weight.

What is the radius of the circle in which Jack travels? Treat him as a point mass.​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

At the top of the arc, 3/4 of the acceleration of gravity is use to supply the necessary centripetal acceleration.

0.75g = ω²R

R = 0.75g/ω²

R = 0.75(9.81) / (0.15 rev/s)(2π rad/rev)²

R = 8.283006...

R = 8.28 m