Question

can someone give me an example of tangential velocity and centripetal acceleration at an amusement park?

Answer 1

dropping on a rollercoaster

Answer 2

Imagine one of those rides that twirls you around in a circular fashion.

The direction which you're headed in at any moment is the direction of your tangential velocity.

Your centripetal acceleration depends on your current tangential velocity as well as your distance from the axis of rotation of the ride, which would be one radius in this instance.

Answer 3

This an example showcasing several different tangential velocities.

Answer 4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDniIzPCVe4
My favorite ride!
Skip to 1:10 to see it moving

Answer 5

actually this was my favorite :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSugQfpOapg

and this is just mean :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=emrxe1W3H_w&feature=related