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a 5. Place the letters of the quantities listed below at the locations on the diagram where they occur on the actual ride. Maximum Kinetic Energy d. Maximum Linear Velocity b. Maximum Gravitational Potential Energy Minimum Centripetal Acceleration Minimum Linear Velocity Maximum Centripetal Acceleration C a 6. Considering only the spin of the gondols, answer the following questions: Measured or calculated time for one full rotation of the gondola 7.55 b. Calculate the distance a rider travels in one full rotation - Calculate the average speed of a rider due to the rotation - 7 Throughout the ride, the spinning motion of the gondola combines with the swinging motion of the ride arm. This results in the riders traveling taster or slower depending on whether the two motions are in the same direction or opposite to each other. a Fora full swing, calculate the maximum speed a rider would experience (when the gondola rotation speed and ride arm swing are in the same direction) = b. For a full swing, calculate the minimum speed a rider would experience (when the gondola rotation speed and nide arm speed are in opposite directions) = Extension for Advanced Physics 8. Circular Motion 2. Calculate the centripetal acceleration acting on a rider due to the spin of the gondola. g's Describe the direction of this acceleration relative to the ride. m/s2 b Calculate the range of centripetal accelerations acting on a rider due to the swing of the ride arm at the bottom of the swing m/s2 g's c. Discuss the net centripetal acceleration acting on the rider during a swing (What is happening to its value and also to its direction?
Name: Ride Data Bank Deliri • Hourly Capacity: 600 guests 9.2 meters Approximate Gondola Diameter: • Ride Length: 2 minute, 30 seconds Number of Seats: 50 outward facing suspended seats • Max. Rotating Speed of Gondola: 8 revolutions per minute . Location: Action Zone • Manufacturer: Huss, Bremen, Germany Activity Purpose The purpose of this activity is to calculate various measurements and make observations. Ride Discussion The ride Delirium combines two types of motion. When the ride first starts the gondola (circular ring where people are seated) spins or undergoes a rotational motion. This makes Delirium similar to other spinning rides such as the Carousel or the Zephyr. Then a second motion is added-the swinging of the ride arm. You could compare this motion with other swinging rides such as the Viking Fury. The unique experience of Delirium comes from the combining and resulting adding or subtracting of these motions. Ride Arm Length 24.600m A-36.495 m (side arc length) 50⁰ 21.468 m Materials ✓ Pencil or Pen 17 ✓Worksheet Height- 26.000 m h=26
Instructions Ride Pocket Student Worksheets 1. Answer the following questions based on observations you make while riding Delirium. You could also talk to a frien of the just ridden Delirium to answer the questions. It may be helpful for you or your friend to close your eyes during a portion of the ride to more clearly make the observations. 3. Galax your legs and allow them to move freely. Describe where in the course of the ride's motion your legs are down (along the base of the seat as they were when the ride started Skip #1 b. With legs still relaxed, describe where in the course of the ride's motion your legs tend to be moved out away from your body and the base of the seat. c. Where in the course of the ride do you experience the greatest force driving you into your seat? d. At what point(s) in the ride do you feel like you are leaving contact with the seat (feeling more pressed against the shoulder hamess than the base of the seat)? What is happening? e. How do you think the ride experience would be different if the gondola did not spin? 2. Once the ride is in full-swing measure the following times: 6.05 a. Time for one swing (from one side to the other side). b. Time for the gondola to pass from its highest point on one side down to the support leg on that side c. Time for the gondola to pass between the support legs- 3. Use the ride data bank/discussion and measured values to calculate the average speed of the gondola ignoring the gondola's rotation) over the following intervals: a. Average speed as the gondola completes one swing from one side to the other side) = b. Averages speed as the gondola passes from the highest point on one side down to the support leg on that side- c. Average speed as the gondola passes between the support legs- 4. Describe the types of energy associated with the gondola and the energy transformations that take place in a single swing of the ride. 2.2.5