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    Solving Physics Problems: Skydiver's Acceleration at 80mph

    Ok..but how do I work out the answer for a question similar to above?! PLease can someone advise??
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    Solving Physics Problems: Skydiver's Acceleration at 80mph

    Or could anyone just advise me on how I would work out/answer a question that's similar to above..? Then I can apply the knowledge to those kind of questions... :)
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    Solving Physics Problems: Skydiver's Acceleration at 80mph

    Thats the only force mentioned in the question - sorry..I need to work out acceleration yes? Do I need to find other forces..? Thanks!
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    Solving Physics Problems: Skydiver's Acceleration at 80mph

    EEk.. I think maybe it is 75kg and the total force is 650N But I have no idea how to even begin to work something like this out :(
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    Solving Physics Problems: Skydiver's Acceleration at 80mph

    Physics help!? Homework Statement A skydiver has mass of 75g, traveling at 80mph, drag force on skydiver is 650N. Find acceleration of skydiver at 80mph (g=10n/kg??) Homework Equations Do I use a=f/m The Attempt at a Solution No attempt - I am really stuck!