A rocket takes off from Earth's surface, accelerating straight up at 73.2 m/s2. Calculate the normal force (in N) acting on an astronaut of mass 83.4 kg, including his space suit. (Assume the rocke initial motion parallel to the +y-direction. Indicate the direction with the sign of your answer.) HINT

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A rocket takes off from Earth's surface, accelerating straight up at \( 73.2 \, \text{m/s}^2 \). Calculate the normal force (in N) acting on an astronaut of mass \( 83.4 \, \text{kg} \), including his space suit. (Assume the rocket's initial motion parallel to the +y-direction. Indicate the direction with the sign of your answer.)

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[Space provided for input] N
Transcribed Image Text:**Problem Statement:** A rocket takes off from Earth's surface, accelerating straight up at \( 73.2 \, \text{m/s}^2 \). Calculate the normal force (in N) acting on an astronaut of mass \( 83.4 \, \text{kg} \), including his space suit. (Assume the rocket's initial motion parallel to the +y-direction. Indicate the direction with the sign of your answer.) **Hint:** [Space provided for input] N
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Step 1: Determine the given variables

Acceleration, a = 73.2 m/s²

Mass, m = 83.4 kg

Normal force, F = ? 

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