L O.

asked • 06/30/14

help with speed, gravity and force

  in a free fall, any object, no matter what its mass, accelerates....
 
a.  at the same rate
b.  according to the formula f/m
c.  both a and b
 
 
 
 
when air drag and the pull of gravity on a parachutist are equal.....
 
a.  the parchutist stops accelerating
b.  the acceleration is g
c.  the parachutist's speed is 0
 
 
 
alicia is pushing a box with a mass of 5 kilograms across a floor.  jake is pushing a box with a mass 10 kilograms across a floor.  how much forcewill jake have to exert on the box he is purshing to accelerate at the same rate as alicia?
 
a.  half the force alicia is exerting
b.  twice the force alicia is exerting
c.  the same amount of force alicia is exerting

1 Expert Answer

By:

Still looking for help? Get the right answer, fast.

Ask a question for free

Get a free answer to a quick problem.
Most questions answered within 4 hours.

OR

Find an Online Tutor Now

Choose an expert and meet online. No packages or subscriptions, pay only for the time you need.