A falling ball of mass 0.5 kg experiences a downward force due to gravity of mg (where g = 9.8 m/s2) and an upward force of air resistance equal to 3.5 N. What is the ball’s acceleration in units of m/s2?

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A falling ball of mass 0.5 kg experiences a downward force due to gravity of mg (where g = 9.8 m/s2) and an upward force of air resistance equal to 3.5 N. What is the ball’s acceleration in units of m/s2?

 

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