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A fisherman in a boat is using a “10-lb test” fishing line. This means that the line can
Chapter 4, Problem 85GP(choose chapter or problem)
Problem 85GP
A fisherman in a boat is using a “10-lb test” fishing line. This means that the line can exert a force of 45 N without Breaking (1 lb=4.45 N). (a) How heavy a fish can the fisherman land if he pulls the fish up vertically at constant speed? (b) If he accelerates the fish upward at 2.0 m/s2 what maximum weight fish can he land? (c) Is it possible to land a 15-lb trout on 10-lb test line? Why or why not?
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QUESTION:
Problem 85GP
A fisherman in a boat is using a “10-lb test” fishing line. This means that the line can exert a force of 45 N without Breaking (1 lb=4.45 N). (a) How heavy a fish can the fisherman land if he pulls the fish up vertically at constant speed? (b) If he accelerates the fish upward at 2.0 m/s2 what maximum weight fish can he land? (c) Is it possible to land a 15-lb trout on 10-lb test line? Why or why not?
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Solution 85 GP
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For a fisherman in a boat, we need to find (a) The weight of the fish that a fisherman can land if he pulls the fish up vertically at constant speed ? (b) What maximum weight fish can a fisherman land, if he accelerates upwards? (c) To find whether it is possible to land 15lb trout on a 10lb test line?