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Ferris-wheel
Act 1
A simulation is shown of a Ferris-wheel, where one of the cars is red. How high off the ground will the red car be at the end of the ride?
Act 2
A picture is given that shows the diameter of the wheel, and the height of the base of the wheel from the ground.
Act 3
A video shows the red car will be at the combined height of the diameter and the height of the base off the ground.
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