The rocket sled shown in the figure accelerates to the right at a rate of 29.4m/s2. Its passenger has a mass of 73 kg. (a) Calculate the horizontal component of the force Fh the seat exerts against his body.  Fh = 2146.2N (b) Compare this with his weight by using a ratio. Fh/w (d) Calculate the magnitude of the total force the seat exerts against his body. I need to find the net force.

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The rocket sled shown in the figure accelerates to the right at a rate of 29.4m/s2. Its passenger has a mass of 73 kg.

(a) Calculate the horizontal component of the force Fh the seat exerts against his body.  Fh = 2146.2N

(b) Compare this with his weight by using a ratio.

Fh/w

(d) Calculate the magnitude of the total force the seat exerts against his body. I need to find the net force.

 

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