When landing after a spectacular somersault, a 40.0 kg gymnast decelerates by pushing straight down on the mat. Calculate the force (in N) she must exert if her deceleration is 5.00 times the acceleration of gravity. (Enter a number.) 1960 X N

When landing after a spectacular somersault, a 40.0 kg gymnast decelerates by pushing straight down on the mat. Calculate the force (in N) she must exert if her deceleration is 5.00 times the acceleration of gravity. (Enter a number.) 1960 X N

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Hi there! Struggling a bit with solving this. I would think the answer could be solved like so:

5.00 X 9.8 = 49

49 X 40.00 = 1960

but 1960 is incorrect, what am I missing here?

Thanks!

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is 5.00 times the acceleration of gravity. (Enter a number.)
1960
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