Physics Fundamentals
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Chapter 6, Problem 31P
(a)
To determine
To Find: The apparent weight of a passenger on roller coaster.
(b)
To determine
To Find: The apparent weight of a passenger on a roller coaster which is level but curving inwards.
(c)
To determine
To Find:The apparent weight of a passenger on a roller coaster track which is concave upwards.
(d)
To determine
To Find: The apparent weight of a passenger on a roller coaster track which is concave downwards.
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