Calculating Acceleration on Ice: Max Possible for 60.9kg Person

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To calculate the maximum possible acceleration of a 60.9kg person running on ice with a static friction coefficient of 0.123, the net force equals the frictional force. The acceleration can be determined using the equation a = (coefficient of static friction)(g), where g is the acceleration due to gravity. The mass cancels out in this calculation, simplifying the process. There is no need to consider an applied force in this scenario. The approach taken for solving the problem is correct.
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Homework Statement


A 60.9kg person wishes to run on ice. The coefficient of static friction between his shoes and the ice is 0.123. What is his maximum possible acceleration?


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Newton's laws of motion



The Attempt at a Solution


I figured that Fnet = Ffr, with me then solving for a. This, however, seems almost too easy for the mass cancels out just leaving me with a = (coefficient of static friction)(g). I'm not sure if I need to consider an Fapp force here or not. Is what I'm doing for this question correct, or is there something else I'm missing here? Thanks for the assistance.
 
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