The rocket sled shown in the figure below accelerates at a rate of 50.0 m/s2. Its passenger has a mass of 69.0 kg.
(a)
Calculate the horizontal component of the force (in N) the seat exerts against his body. (Assume the +x-direction is to the right. Indicate the direction with the sign of your answer.)
N
Compare this with his weight by using a ratio.
|Fh| |
|w| |
=
(b)
Calculate the direction and magnitude of the total force the seat exerts against his body. (Enter the direction in degrees counterclockwise from the +x-axis and the force in N.)
direction | ° counterclockwise from the +x-axis |
magnitude | N |
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