A roller coaster is moving with 30 ms^-1 on a circular track of radius 30m. The net mass of coaster + passengers is 'm' the centripetal force acting on it is?
A roller coaster is moving with 30 ms^-1 on a circular track of radius 30m. The net mass of coaster + passengers is 'm' the centripetal force acting on it is?
Explanation
The centripetal force (F) acting on the roller coaster is given by the formula:
F = (m × v^2) / r
Where:
m = net mass of coaster + passengers
v = velocity = 30 m/s
r = radius of the circular track = 30 m
Substituting the values, we get:
F = (m × (30)^2) / 30
= (m × 900) / 30
= 900m / 30
= 900m
So, the centripetal force acting on the roller coaster is 900m.