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To determine the acceleration of a 32 kg rock falling from a cliff with an air resistance of 242 N, the gravitational force must first be calculated using F = mg, where g is approximately 9.81 m/s². This results in a downward force of about 313.92 N. The net force acting on the rock is then found by subtracting the air resistance from the gravitational force, yielding a net force of approximately 71.92 N downward. Finally, applying F = ma allows for the calculation of acceleration, which is approximately 2.25 m/s². Understanding the balance of forces is crucial to solving such problems in physics.
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Homework Statement



A rock of mass 32 kg accidentally breaks loose from the edge of a cliff and falls straight down. The magnitude of the air resistance that opposes its downward motion is 242 N. What is the magnitude of the acceleration of the rock?

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F=ma (?)

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I just did 242 N/32 kg and thought that was good but apparently that's not right?
 
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The SUM of all forces is: F = ma

so you find the force acting on the rock directed down wards, and upwards; the you will get the sum of the force acting on the rock.
 
There is a downward force of mg and an upward force of 242 N.
 
that's what i thought of later too, but how much force does gravity exert in N?
 
OK, I got the answer.
Thank you.
 

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