Question: 8 . A ferris wheel with radius 1 4 . 0 m is turning about a horizontal axis through its center. The liniear speed of

8. A ferris wheel with radius 14.0m is turning about a horizontal axis through its center. The liniear speed of a passenger on the rim is constant and equal to 8.80 m/s. a. What are the magnitude and direction of the passengers acceleration as they pass through the lowest point in the motion (ie the bottom)?(5.53 m/s2, upward toward center) b. What are the magnitude and direction of the passengers acceleration as they pass through the highest point in the motion (ie the top)?(still 5.53 m/s2, downward toward center) c. How much time does it take for the ride to make one revolution? (10 s) d. How long is the ride, if it makes 32 revolutions? (5.33 mins)

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