Question: Problem. A Ferris Wheel, with radius 5 0 f t . , turns counterclockwise one revolution every 1 8 seconds. Bryce stands at a point

Problem. A Ferris Wheel, with radius 50ft., turns counterclockwise one revolution every 18 seconds. Bryce stands at a point 120 ft . from the base of the wheel on the "upward motion" side and off to one side at an angle of 20. The wind is blowing toward the Ferris Wheel, essentially into Bryce's face, at an angle 30 to the base of the wheel. This wind results in an acceleration of 12fts2. At the instant Susan is at point A(3 o'clock on the wheel), Bryce throws a ball at the Ferris Wheel, releasing it from the same height as the bottom of the wheel. If the ball's initial speed is 110ftsec and it is released at an angle of 60 with the horizontal, does Susan have a chance to catch the ball? Explain why/why not
By adjusting the speed the wheel rotates and/or the launch angle of the ball (including your interpretation of at the Ferris Wheel) and/or the initial speed of the ball (within reason), can you fix it so Susan catches the ball when she reaches the top of the Ferris Wheel.
Problem. A Ferris Wheel, with radius 5 0 f t . ,

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