The body weight is n = 3 times greater than the force of gravity. Determine the acceleration A
The body weight is n = 3 times greater than the force of gravity. Determine the acceleration A during vertical movement of the body.
Given:
P = 3 * F gravity – body weight is 3 times greater than gravity;
g = 9.8 meters per second squared – the acceleration of gravity.
It is required to determine a (meter per second squared) – the acceleration of the body.
Since, according to the condition of the problem, the body moves vertically, and the weight is greater than the force of gravity, then according to Newton’s second law:
P = m * g + m * a, where m is body weight.
3 * m * g = m * g + m * a;
3 * g = g + a;
a = 3 * g – g = 2 * g = 2 * 9.8 = 19.6 meters per second squared.
Answer: the acceleration of the body is 19.6 meters per second squared, directed upwards.