Dynamics Question Grade 11 Level

In summary, a parachutist with an air friction force of 150 N and an acceleration of 7.9 m/s^2 can use the formula a = (Fg-Ff)/m to determine the combined weight of themselves and the parachute. By multiplying both sides by m and rearranging the equation, the combined weight can be found.
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Homework Statement



A parachutist experiences an air friction force of 150 N and an acceleration of 7.9 m/s^2. What is the combined weight of the parachutist and the parachute?

Homework Equations



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The Attempt at a Solution



a= (Fg-Ff)/(m)

7.9 = (mg-Ff)/(m)

7.9 = (m(9.8)-(150N))/(m)

And that is as far as I could go. I thought I was using the right formula but I do not know for sure. Thanks.
 
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Hi kylepetten! Welcome to PF! :wink:
kylepetten said:
A parachutist experiences an air friction force of 150 N and an acceleration of 7.9 m/s^2. What is the combined weight of the parachutist and the parachute?

7.9 = (m(9.8)-(150N))/(m)

And that is as far as I could go. I thought I was using the right formula but I do not know for sure. Thanks.

Looks good!

Now multiply both sides by m (hmm … why did you ever divide in the first place? :confused:), and rearrange. :smile:
 
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tiny-tim said:
Hi kylepetten! Welcome to PF! :wink:


Looks good!

Now multiply both sides by m (hmm … why did you ever divide in the first place? :confused:), and rearrange. :smile:

Thank-you for welcoming me here! I hope to be able to both get help and help people when my physics knowledge improves. And even more thanks for helping me understand this question! :) Much Appreciated.
 

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