A flea jumps by exerting a force of 1.20 X 10^-3 N straight down on the ground. A breeze blowing on the flea parallel to the ground exerts a force of 0.500 X 10^-6 N on the flea. Find the direction and magnitude of the acceleration of the flea if its mass is 6.00 X 10^-7 kg. Do not neglect the gravitational force.

A flea jumps by exerting a force of 1.20 X 10^-3 N straight down on the ground. A breeze blowing on the flea parallel to the ground exerts a force of 0.500 X 10^-6 N on the flea. Find the direction and magnitude of the acceleration of the flea if its mass is 6.00 X 10^-7 kg. Do not neglect the gravitational force.

Principles of Physics: A Calculus-Based Text

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Author:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett

Publisher:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett

Chapter4: The Laws Of Motion

Section4.6: Newton’s Third Law

Problem 4.6QQ: Which of the following is the reaction force to the gravitational force acting on your body as you...

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