College Physics: A Strategic Approach (3rd Edition)
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Author: Randall D. Knight (Professor Emeritus), Brian Jones, Stuart Field
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Chapter 3, Problem 28MCQ
Riders on a Ferris wheel move in a circle with a speed of 4.0 m/s. As they go around, they experience a centripetal acceleration of 2.0 m/s2. What is the diameter of this particular Ferris wheel?
A. 4.0 m
B. 6.0 m
C. 8.0 m
D. 16 m
E. 24 m
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