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Physics of the spinning tea cups ride |
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Physics concepts that apply to the Tea Cups: Rotational Speed -- number of rotations per unit of time *The number of times each individual cup completes a circle in a certain AMOUNT of time as well as the large platform and how long it takes to ROTATE around the large central AXIS. Centripetal Force -- any force that causes an object to follow a circular path *The tea cups need a centripetal force to move at a constant speed in a circle Centrifugal Force -- outward force also attributed to circular MOTION *the tea cups going in a circle act as if there is an outward force acting upon them which is centrifugal force Simulated Gravity -- "artificial gravity" FEELING weightless when there is no force pushing up on you |
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