Tension of a string attached to an instrument inside rocket

[haruspex]

So the total force exerted on the instrument is T, and then mg, the force of gravity. ΣF=T+mg

Good. Now fill in the other side of the ΣF=ma equation.

 

[physicsquestion]

Wait...

I got it

So I put T-mg=ma, or T-(6)(9.8)=(6)(2.4) and then I got my answer.

Yay ^^

 

[haruspex]

Wait...

I got it

So I put T-mg=ma, or T-(6)(9.8)=(6)(2.4) and then I got my answer.

Yay ^^

Good. It is now also well with your algebra.