Ferris Wheel Physics - China

Ferris Wheel Physics

There is no better example of physics at work than to look at amusement park rides.

From the mechanical engineering feats that make a roller coaster, to the physical trickery of carnival games, a fairground is the most practical example of physics in action.

Take the Ferris wheel, for instance.

If you have ever been on a Ferris wheel ride, you have been the subject of centripetal acceleration at work.

How does a Ferris wheel work?

Before you build a Ferris wheel you must first understand Ferris wheel physics.

Ferris Wheels are large, non-building structures that rotate about a central axis.

Seats are attached to the outer rim of the wheel and always hang downwards.

This is because as the Ferris wheel spins the seats, or gondolas, can freely rotate at the support where they are connected to the wheel.

The Ferris wheel spins upwards with the help of gears and motors, while gravity pulls the wheel back down again.

This cycle continues for the duration of the ride.

The interesting part comes into play when you realize that you feel lighter at the top of the Ferris wheel, and heavier when you are at the bottom.

But how can that be? After all your mass never changes at different points during the revolution; that is where centripetal acceleration comes into play.

Company Contact:

• Posted By: Zhejiang Juma Amusement Equipment Co., Ltd.

• Phone: 18957526666

• Address: No.8 Dalv West Road, Taozhu Street, Zhuji , Zhejiang , China

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• Website: https://www.jumarides.com/

• Business Description: Zhejiang Juma Amusement Equipment Co., Ltd. was established in 1989, with a fixed assets of RMB 1 billion.
  
  It is a national high-tech enterprise specialized in the R&D, manufacturing, installation and sales of large-scale amusement equipment, including Ferris wheel, Roller Coaster, Alpine Coaster, Flume Ride, Drop Tower, Gyro Swing, Large Pendulum, Brave Turntable, Waving Tumbling, Super Boat, Pirate Ship, Carousel, Teacups, Flying Chair, Self Control Plane, Dumbo, Cartoon Octopus, Monorail, Ropeway and so on.
  
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