Magnitude of total force of stone on a hand

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Start date May 31, 2009
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Force hand Magnitude

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To determine the magnitude of the total force of the stone on the man's hand, the equation F = ma is applied, where F represents the total force, m is the mass of the stone, and a is the acceleration. The stone has a mass of 1.9 kg and is being accelerated upward at 1.5 m/s². The forces acting on the stone include the gravitational force and the applied force from the man's hand. The correct approach involves calculating the net force required for the upward acceleration and considering the weight of the stone. Understanding these forces is crucial for solving the problem accurately.

May 31, 2009

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Homework Statement

A man lifts a 1.9 kg stone vertically with his hand at a constant upward acceleration of 1.5 m/s2. What is the magnitude of the total force of the stone on the man's hand?

Homework Equations

F=ma

The Attempt at a Solution

I used this equation but got the wrong answer...not sure what your suppose to do for this problem

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May 31, 2009

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In the equation F = ma, what does F stand for? What forces act on the stone?

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