Riders on the Power Tower are launched skyward with an acceleration of 4.0 g, after which they experience a period of free fall. A: What is a 60kg riders apparent weight during the launch? B: What is a 60 kg riders apparent weight during the period of free fall?

Riders on the Power Tower are launched skyward with an acceleration of 4.0 g, after which they experience a period of free fall. A: What is a 60kg riders apparent weight during the launch? B: What is a 60 kg riders apparent weight during the period of free fall?

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