At the crest of a roller-coaster hill

PHYSICS · Subjective · AP · Physics 1: Algebra-based · Force and Translational Dynamics · Force and Translational Dynamics

Problem

At the crest of a roller-coaster hill, riders briefly follow a curved path such that their downward acceleration is 9.8 m/s². State whether the riders feel heavier, lighter, or weightless at that instant and justify your answer in one sentence.

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