EBK BASIC BIOMECHANICS
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Chapter 3, Problem 1IP
Summary Introduction
To find: The mass of the person WP.
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Answer to Problem 1IP
The mass of the person WP is
Explanation of Solution
Calculation:
Write an expression to find the mass.
Here, m is the mass of the person, W is the weight of the person, and g is acceleration due to gravity.
Substitute 1352 N for W and
Conclusion
Therefore, the mass of the person is
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