What centripetal force does an 80.0-kg passenger experience when seated 10.0 m from the center of a Ferris wheel whose angular speed is 0.500 rad/s?
A)2.00 N
B)24.5 N
C)400 N
D)200 N

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The centripetal force is calculated using the formula F = m * r * ω², where m is mass, r is radius, and ω is angular speed. Substituting the given values: F = 80.0 kg * 10.0 m * (0.500 rad/s)² = 200 N.

What Centripetal Force Does an 80