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  • 01-02-2017
  • Physics
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How much force is needed to accelerate a 68 kilogram-skier at a rate of 1.2 m/sec^2?

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amyseal
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  • 01-02-2017
The sum of forces = mass x acceleration

Ignoring all resisting forces like friction and air resistance, the only force is gonna be the one pushing the skier

So, 
Force = mass x acceleration

Now, we substitute the values given

Force = 68 x 1.2

And therefore, Force = 81.6 N

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