In this photo, the fair is in town! But many of these fair-goers don’t know about the physics happening all around them. Circular motion is happening right before their eyes! The ferris wheel and swing ride are two examples of circular motion because both have motion in a circle at a constant speed.
Also, centripetal force is occurring too. The riders on the swing will be feeling this force since it’s pointing towards the center of rotation. Riders can feel centripetal force the most at full speed since that’s when the force will be the strongest.
It’s amazing to see physics occur in daily life, even at fun places like the fair!
Physics by Mike 