Question

physics of the spinning tea cups ride​

Answer 1

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