Physics Problem: Apparent Weight on a Ferris Wheel
Offered By: Dot Physics via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore a physics problem that calculates the apparent weight of a person on a Ferris wheel at different positions. Learn how to determine the forces acting on a rider as the wheel rotates, considering factors such as the wheel's radius, rotation period, and the person's mass. Apply concepts of circular motion, centripetal acceleration, and Newton's laws to solve for the apparent weight at three distinct positions on the Ferris wheel. Gain practical insight into how physics principles explain the sensations experienced on amusement park rides. This video is part of a comprehensive series covering introductory algebra-based physics, based on the free OpenStax College Physics textbook.
Syllabus
Physics Problem: Apparent Weight on a Ferris Wheel
Taught by
Dot Physics
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