An 80 kg long jumper in flight accelerates at a rate of 10 m/s2. What is the force of the long jumper?
The force can be calculated using Newton's second law of motion, which states that force (F) is equal to mass (m) multiplied by acceleration (a).
Given:
Mass (m) = 80 kg
Acceleration (a) = 10 m/s^2
Using the formula:
F = m * a
Plugging in the given values:
F = 80 kg * 10 m/s^2
F = 800 N
Therefore, the force of the long jumper is 800 Newtons.