A passenger on a Ferris wheel moves in a vertical circle at a constant speed. Are the forces on her balanced?

A. Yes, the speed it constant.

B. No, the direction of the net force does not change.

C. No, there is an inward net force.

D. Yes, it moves in a vertical circle.

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Kenneth Swanson

29 April, 12:29

A passenger on a Ferris wheel moves in a vertical circle at a constant speed. Are the forces on her balanced?

A. Yes, the speed it constant.

B. No, the direction of the net force does not change.

C. No, there is an inward net force.

D. Yes, it moves in a vertical circle.

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Savanah Aguirre · Answer 1

C. The force is a constant change, because her position on the Ferris wheel will constantly change. I believe this is the answer, but use sources to double check. I might use different vocab. then your teachers.

A passenger on a Ferris wheel moves in a vertical circle at a constant speed. Are the forces on her balanced?A. Yes, the speed it constant.B. No, the direction of the net force does not change.C. No, there is an inward net force.D. Yes, it moves in a vertical circle.

A passenger on a Ferris wheel moves in a vertical circle at a constant speed. Are the forces on her balanced?

A. Yes, the speed it constant.

B. No, the direction of the net force does not change.

C. No, there is an inward net force.

D. Yes, it moves in a vertical circle.