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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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- Anonymous10 years agoFavorite Answer
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
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