Question

When you ride in a Ferris wheel at constant speed, what are the directions of your acceleration and the normal force on you (from the always upright seat) as you pass through (a) the highest point and (b) the lowest point of the ride?

Answer 1

a) The direction of our acceleration and the normal force on us at the highest point is downwards.

b) The direction of our acceleration and the normal force on us at the lowest point is upwards.