Why do we feel dizzy when riding a giant wheel (Ferris wheel) rotating in a vertical plane?

  • A
    Due to the change in apparent weight.
  • B
    Due to constant velocity.
  • C
    Due to the absence of gravity.
  • D
    Due to uniform circular motion.

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