Physics (5th Edition)
5th Edition
ISBN: 9780321976444
Author: James S. Walker
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 5, Problem 38PCE
Suppose a rocket launches with an acceleration of 30.5 m/s2. What is the apparent weight of a 92-kg astronaut aboard this rocket?
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Physics (5th Edition)
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