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Izzybee
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Homework Statement
A balloon with an attached basket and a total mass of 1200 kg is hovering at an altitude of 500m. A bag containing 100kg of sand is emptied over the side of the basket. Find the upward acceleration of the balloon after the sand has been poured out.
Homework Equations
F=ma
The Attempt at a Solution
I have no clue how to start this equation or solve it! Please help!