You are riding a very fast Ferris Wheel so that you actually notice a variation in your apparent weight. Where is your apparent weight maximum?
A) At the top
B) At the bottom
C) Halfway up, going down
D) Halfway up, going up

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Your apparent weight is maximum at the bottom of the Ferris wheel because the normal force exerted by the seat (which constitutes your apparent weight) is greatest there due to the centripetal acceleration being directed upwards, adding to the effect of gravity.

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