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King asked in Science & MathematicsPhysics · 10 years ago

Help with physics question?

A falling skydiver has a mass of 108 kg. What is the magnitude of the skydiver's acceleration when the upward force of air resistance has a magnitude that is equal to one-sixth of his weight?

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  • Anonymous
    10 years ago
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    Gravity force = 108 . 9.8 = 1058.4 N

    Air resistance = 176.4 N

    Total downward force = 1058.4 – 176.4 = 882

    Acceleration = F / m = 882 / 108 = 8.167 m/s/s

    Source(s): Old teacher
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