A roller coaster have a velocity of 9.5 m/s as it goes thru a loop where R = 6.7 meters.  What normal force acts on a 64-kg rider? Give your answer in Newtons to the correct number of significant figures.

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A roller coaster have a velocity of 9.5 m/s as it goes thru a loop where R = 6.7 meters.  What normal force acts on a 64-kg rider?

Give your answer in Newtons to the correct number of significant figures.

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