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How many revolutions per minute would a 15m diameter Ferris wheel need to make for the passengers to feel weightless at the topmost point?
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The RPM of a Ferris wheel is calculated by dividing the number of rotations the wheel makes in one minute by the number of minutes in an hour. This calculation is based on the formula RPM = rotations per minute/60.
Yes, the size of the Ferris wheel does affect its RPM. Generally, the larger the wheel, the slower the RPM. This is because a larger wheel has a greater circumference, meaning it takes longer to complete one full rotation.
The speed of the Ferris wheel does not directly affect its RPM. The RPM is determined by the number of rotations the wheel makes in one minute, not its speed. However, a faster speed will result in a higher RPM because the wheel will complete more rotations in one minute.
The average RPM of a 15m diameter Ferris wheel can vary, but it is typically between 1-3 RPM. This means the wheel completes one full rotation every 1-3 minutes.
No, a Ferris wheel cannot have a negative RPM. RPM is a measure of the number of rotations per minute, so it must always be a positive value. A negative RPM would imply that the wheel is rotating in the opposite direction, which is not possible for a Ferris wheel.