How Do You Calculate the Force on a Ferris Wheel Rider at a Specific Point?

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In summary, before finals, you decide to visit an amusement park in the Metrodome with your favorite niece. While waiting for her to ride the Ferris wheel, you calculate the total force on her when she is one quarter revolution past the highest point. This location is important in determining the direction of the force, which can be found by drawing a diagram. Additionally, you decide to create a graph showing the magnitude of the force on her at that point as a function of the period of the Ferris wheel, as it can be run at different speeds.
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Just before finals you decide to visit an amusement park set up in the Metrodome. Since it is a weekend, you invite your favorite niece along. She loves to ride on a Ferris wheel, and there is one at the amusement park. The Ferris wheel has seats on the rim of a circle with a radius of 25 m. The Ferris wheel rotates at a constant speed and makes one complete revolution every 20 seconds. While you wait, your niece who has a mass of 42 kg, rides the Ferris wheel. [B]To kill time you decide to calculate the total force (both magnitude and direction) on her when she is one quarter revolution past the highest point. [/B]Because the Ferris wheel can be run at different speeds, you also decide to make a graph which gives the magnitude of the force on her at that point as a function of the period of the Ferris wheel.

please help me..Of course I know circular motion,centripetal acceleration etc..but I can't understand this bold part.
 
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The bold part just specifies the location of the person at the moment of interest. You need that to specify the direction of the force on her. (Draw yourself a diagram.)
 

FAQ: How Do You Calculate the Force on a Ferris Wheel Rider at a Specific Point?

What is a Ferris Wheel?

A Ferris Wheel is an amusement ride that consists of a large vertical wheel with passenger cars attached to the rim. It is a popular attraction at fairs, carnivals, and amusement parks.

How does a Ferris Wheel work?

A Ferris Wheel works by using a motor to rotate the wheel and its attached passenger cars. The weight of the passengers and the shape of the wheel keep it balanced and stable.

Who invented the Ferris Wheel?

The Ferris Wheel was invented by George Washington Gale Ferris Jr. for the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago, Illinois.

What is the purpose of a Ferris Wheel?

The purpose of a Ferris Wheel is to provide entertainment and a unique view for riders. It is also often used as a symbol of a city or event.

How tall can a Ferris Wheel be?

The tallest Ferris Wheel in the world is the High Roller in Las Vegas, which stands at 550 feet tall. However, the height of a Ferris Wheel can vary depending on its design and location.

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