Conceptual Physics (12th Edition)

Published by Addison-Wesley
ISBN 10: 0321909100
ISBN 13: 978-0-32190-910-7

Chapter 8 - Think and Explain - Page 156-158: 69

Answer

A vehicle in those circumstances not only bounces up and down, but rotates about an axis near its CM. The CM is generally near the center of a vehicle. The farther one sits from the rotational axis, the greater the tangential velocity (similar to sitting near or far from the fulcrum of a seesaw), as discussed on page 134. Thus, sitting near the middle of the vehicle, near the CM, provides a relatively smoother ride. Life pro tip: if you are prone to seasickness, having a cabin near the center on your cruise ship might make you happier.
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