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How much force does the 68 kg astronaut exert on his chair while accelerating straight up at 12 ?
Astronaut Problem: 68kg Force at 12 Acceleration
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The discussion centers on calculating the force exerted by a 68 kg astronaut accelerating straight up at 12 m/s². The force can be determined using Newton's second law, F = m * a, where F is force, m is mass, and a is acceleration. In this case, the force exerted by the astronaut on the chair is 816 N (Newtons). Participants emphasize the importance of showing work for homework-related queries and suggest using the designated Homework forum for such questions.
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