Calculating Force Generated by Person

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The discussion centers on calculating the force generated by a person when accelerating a 0.37 kg object over a displacement of 1.9 meters. The object is initially at rest and is accelerated straight up before being released to reach a maximum height of 28.7 meters. The key equation used is the relationship between energy, force, and distance, specifically that the energy imparted to the object over 1.9 meters equals the gravitational energy lost over 28.7 meters. The solution requires applying Newton's second law and energy conservation principles.

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A object has a mass of .37kg starts at rest in a persons hand.The person then accelerates the object at a constant rate straight up in the positive y direction over a displacement of 1.9 meters. The object is then released and travels to a maximum height of 28.7 meters.. What force was generated by the person while the object was in his hand? Answer in Newtons. ( note: when the object is in the persons hand, ignore the weight force,- just consider the only force on the object is supplied by the person)

I need someone to please show me the steps because my quiz is similar and have no idea where to begin.. I would appreciate steps and reasoning. Thanks

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energy = force * distance

the energy given it over 1.9 m is equal to the energy gravity took from it over 28.7 m
 
umm thanks lol
 

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