Pulling Out of a Dive, the Pilot of an Airplane

question 35

Multiple Choice

Pulling out of a dive, the pilot of an airplane guides his plane into a vertical circle with a radius of 600 m. At the bottom of the dive, the speed of the airplane is 150 m/s. What is the apparent weight of the 70.0-kg pilot at that point?

• A) 3310 N
• B) 686 N
• C) 2630 N
• D) 489 N
• E) 1370 N

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Definitions:

Semicircular Canals

Sense organs in the inner ear that contribute to equilibrium by responding to rotation of the head.

Equilibrium Difficulties

Challenges in maintaining physical balance, often related to issues in the inner ear or brain.

Inner Ear

The innermost part of the ear, containing the cochlea, vestibule, and semicircular canals, responsible for hearing and balance.

Five Senses

The traditional set of senses used for perception: sight, hearing, taste, smell, and touch.