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  • Question: An amusement park ride consists of a set of chairs suspended by chains of length L. The top disk of the ride is spun rapidly and as a result, the chairs swing out to a 20 degree angle and remain there until the ride slows down. Using the diagram below for one of the chairs, determine: a) the magnitude of the tension force in the chains if each chair and


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An amusement park ride consists of a set of chairs suspended by chains of length L. The top disk of the ride is spun rapidly and as a result, the chairs swing out to a 20 degree angle and remain there until the ride slows down. Using the diagram below for one of the chairs, determine: a) the magnitude of the tension force in the chains if each chair and rider combination has a mass of 120 kg. b) the period of rotation of the ride. L-10.0m 8.Om