The rocket sled shown in Figure 4.5 accelerates at a rate of 27.0 m/s2. Its passenger has a mass of 68.0 kg. (a) Calculate the horizontal component of the force the seat exerts against his body.              N (forward) Compare this with his weight by giving a ratio.              (force/weight) (b) Calculate the direction and magnitude of the total force the seat exerts against his body.             ° (counterclockwise from the direction of the sled is positive)              N

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The rocket sled shown in Figure 4.5 accelerates at a rate of 27.0 m/s2. Its passenger has a mass of 68.0 kg.

(a) Calculate the horizontal component of the force the seat exerts against his body.
             N (forward)
Compare this with his weight by giving a ratio.

             (force/weight)

(b) Calculate the direction and magnitude of the total force the seat exerts against his body.
            ° (counterclockwise from the direction of the sled is positive)
             N

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