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Chapter 4, Problem 43QP

(a)

To determine

The gravitational acceleration of the person.

(b)

To determine

Whether the acceleration be bigger, smaller or the same if the person is strapped to a flight instructor and so the mass is doubled.

(c)

To determine

The gravitational force acting on the person.

(d)

To determine

Whether the force be bigger, smaller or the same if the person is strapped to a flight instructor and so the mass is doubled.

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