Riders on the Power Tower are launched skyward with an acceleration of 4g, after
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Riders on the Power Tower are launched skyward with an acceleration of 4g, after which they experience a period of free fall.
A)
What is a 60 kg rider's apparent weight during the launch?
Express your answer to two significant figures and include the appropriate units.
B)
What is a 60 kg rider's apparent weight during the period of free fall?
Express your answer to two significant figures and include the appropriate units.
Riders on the Power Tower are launched skyward with an acceleration of 4g, after which they experience a period of free fall. ) What is a 60 kg rider's apparent weight during the launch? Express your answer to two significant figures and include the appropriate units. B) What is a 60 kg rider's apparent weight during the period of free fall? Express your answer to two significant figures and include the appropriate units.Explanation / Answer
a) apparent weight during launch = (4g+g)*60 = 2940N or 300g
b)apparent weight during free fall = 0 as during free fall there is no other force acting on it and gravitational pull is making it fall down
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