Physics

Physics

Problem

A roller-coaster car carrying passengers crests the top of a circular arc of radius 20 m20\,\text{m}. Neglecting friction, what minimum speed must the car have at the top so that the passengers just begin to feel weightless? a) 20 m/s20\ \text{m/s} b) 10 m/s10\ \text{m/s} c) 14 m/s14\ \text{m/s} d) 28 m/s28\ \text{m/s}

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