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The ride at an amusement park consists of a gondola which is lifted to a height of 120 ft...

The ride at an amusement park consists of a gondola which is lifted to a height of 120 ft at A. If it is released from rest and falls along the parabolic track determine the speed at the instant y = 20 ft. Also determine the normal reaction of the tracks on the gondola at this instant. The gondola and passenger have a total weight of 500 lb. Neglect the effects of friction and the mass of the wheels.

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