Answer:
v = 7.67 m/s
Explanation:
The equation for apparent weight in the situation of weightlessness is given as:
Apparent Weight = m(g - a)
where,
Apparent Weight = 360 N
m = mass passenger = 61.2 kg
a = acceleration of roller coaster
g = acceleration due to gravity = 9.8 m/s²
Therefore,
360 N = (61.2 kg)(9.8 m/s² - a)
9.8 m/s² - a = 360 N/61.2 kg
a = 9.8 m/s² - 5.88 m/s²
a = 3.92 m/s²
Since, this acceleration is due to the change in direction of velocity on a circular path. Therefore, it can b represented by centripetal acceleration and its formula is given as:
a = v²/r
where,
a = centripetal acceleration = 3.92 m/s²
v = speed of roller coaster = ?
r = radius of circular rise = 15 m
Therefore,
3.92 m/s² = v²/15 m
v² = (3.92 m.s²)(15 m)
v = √(58.8 m²/s²)
<u>v = 7.67 m/s</u>
Isn't velocity Distance over time? if the degree isn't adding resistance it should be 4000 ÷ 20 which gives you 200mps ("per second") which is the velocity without resistance.
The answer is c, because ball is falling so its gravitationl potential energy decreases, but it kinetic energy increases. Energy is always conserved.
