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Homework Statement
Ok, relatively simple question here, but I have a newb doubt...
"A basketball player with a mass of 112kg can jump 0.92 m into the air during a slam dunk competition. Calculate the force that pulls the player back towards the floor."
Homework Equations
## \vec f = m \vec g##
The Attempt at a Solution
Is the 0.92 m height a red herring distraction?
If so it's just a straightforward 112 kg x 9.8 m/s^2 = 1098 N answer.
Am I correct to ignore the 0.92 m height?
Apologies in advance for such a basic question.