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The same rocket sled drawn in Figure 4.31 is decelerated
Chapter 4, Problem 6(choose chapter or problem)
The same rocket sled drawn in Figure \(4.31\) is decelerated at a rate of \(196 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}^{2}\) . What force is necessary to produce this deceleration? Assume that the rockets are off. The mass of the system is \(2100 kg\).
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4.31
196 m/s^2
2100 kg
Questions & Answers
QUESTION:
The same rocket sled drawn in Figure \(4.31\) is decelerated at a rate of \(196 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}^{2}\) . What force is necessary to produce this deceleration? Assume that the rockets are off. The mass of the system is \(2100 kg\).
Equation Transcription:
Text Transcription:
4.31
196 m/s^2
2100 kg
ANSWER:
Solution
Step 1
The rocket is sled drawn is decelerated at a rate we need to find out the necessary force to produce this deceleration.
The only force that decelerated the rocket is the horizontal force because the vertical force will cancel out.