College Physics: A Strategic Approach (4th Edition)
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Author: Randall D. Knight (Professor Emeritus), Brian Jones, Stuart Field
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Chapter 5, Problem 20P
Riders on the Power Tower are launched skyward with an acceleration of 4g, after which they experience a period of free fall. What is a 60 kg rider’s apparent weight
a. During the launch?
b. During the period of free fall?
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