Problem 8 A student with mass 53 kg jumps off a high div- ing board. Using 6.0 × 10²4 kg for the mass of the earth, what is the acceleration of the earth toward her as she accelerates toward the earth with an acceleration of 9.8 m/s²? Assume that the net force on the earth is the force of gravity she exerts on it.

Problem 8 A student with mass 53 kg jumps off a high div- ing board. Using 6.0 × 10²4 kg for the mass of the earth, what is the acceleration of the earth toward her as she accelerates toward the earth with an acceleration of 9.8 m/s²? Assume that the net force on the earth is the force of gravity she exerts on it.

Inquiry into Physics

8th Edition

ISBN:9781337515863

Author:Ostdiek

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Chapter2: Newton's Laws

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 19P: . Under certain conditions, the human body can safely withstand an acceleration of 10 g. (a) What...

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