A Giant Wheel, 40 M in Diameter, Is Fitted with a Cage

question 26

Multiple Choice

A giant wheel, 40 m in diameter, is fitted with a cage and platform on which a man can stand.The wheel rotates at such a speed that when the cage is at X (as shown) the force exerted by the man on the platform is equal to his weight.The speed of the man is:

• A)14 m/s
• B)20 m/s
• C)28 m/s
• D)80 m/s
• E)120 m/s

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