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Chapter 6, Problem 8CQ
What is the direction of the force exerted by the car on the passenger as the car goes over the top of the amusement ride pictured in Figure 6.33 under the following circumstances:
(a) The car goes over the top at such a speed that the gravitational force is the only force acting?
(b) The car goes over the top faster than this speed?
(c) The car goes over the top slower than this speed?
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What is the direction of the force exerted by the car on the passenger as the car goes over the top of the amusement ride pictured under the following circumstances:
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