Question: 5 . A roller coaster travels around a circular loop of radius R . As it travels to the top of the loop, it reaches

5. A roller coaster travels around a circular loop of radius R. As it travels to the top of the loop, it reaches a speed of (2gR)/2, where g is the gravitational acceleration on the surface of the Earth.
It travels subsequently toward the bottom of the loop. What is the normal force exerted on the passenger whose mass is m by the seat of the cart when the coaster arrives at the bottom of the cart, assuming that the wheels of the cart roll without slipping.
5 mg;
6 mg;
7 mg;
8 mg.

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