11. The rocket sled shown in Figure 4.32 accelerates at a rate of 49.0 m/s². Its passenger has a mass of 75.0 kg. (a) Calculate the horizontal component of the force the seat exerts against his body. Compare this with his weight by using a ratio. (b) Calculate the direction and magnitude of the total force the seat exerts against his body. NI

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Please help!! esecially part b, part a i mostly understand.

11. The rocket sled shown in Figure 4.32 accelerates at a
rate of 49.0 m/s². Its passenger has a mass of 75.0 kg. (a)
Calculate the horizontal component of the force the seat
exerts against his body. Compare this with his weight by
using a ratio. (b) Calculate the direction and magnitude of the
total force the seat exerts against his body.
NI
Transcribed Image Text:11. The rocket sled shown in Figure 4.32 accelerates at a rate of 49.0 m/s². Its passenger has a mass of 75.0 kg. (a) Calculate the horizontal component of the force the seat exerts against his body. Compare this with his weight by using a ratio. (b) Calculate the direction and magnitude of the total force the seat exerts against his body. NI
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