Question: A student of weight 667 N rides a steadily rotating Ferris wheel (the student sits upright).At the highest point, the magnitude of the normal force

A student of weight 667 N rides a steadily rotating

Ferris wheel (the student sits upright).At the highest point, the magnitude of the normal force F1u. on the student from the seat is 556 N.

(a) Does the student feel "light" or "heavy" there? 

(b) What is the magnitude of Fr at the lowest point? If the wheel's speed is doubled, what is the magnitude FN at the 

(c) Highest and 

(d) Lowest point?

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