An airplane encounters sudden turbulence, and you feel momentarily lighter. Part

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An airplane encounters sudden turbulence, and you feel momentarily lighter.

Part A

If your apparent weight seems to be about 70% of your normal weight, what are the magnitude of the plane's acceleration?

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Part B

What are the direction of the plane's acceleration?

An airplane encounters sudden turbulence, and you feel momentarily lighter.

Part A

If your apparent weight seems to be about 70% of your normal weight, what are the magnitude of the plane's acceleration?

a =   m/s2  

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Part B

What are the direction of the plane's acceleration?

What are the direction of the plane's acceleration? Upward Downward

Explanation / Answer

Part 1)

Apply F = mg - ma

.7(mg) = mg + ma (m cancels)

.7g = g-a

.7(9.8) = 9.8-a

a = 2.94 m/s2

Part B)

The direction is downward

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