University Physics Volume 1 — Mechanics · Problem 79

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Problem

Perform the following calculations and express your answer using the correct number of significant digits. (a) A woman has two bags weighing 13.5 lb and one bag with a weight of 10.2 lb. What is the total weight of the bags? (b) The force FF on an object is equal to its mass mm multiplied by its acceleration aa. If a wagon with mass 55 kg accelerates at a rate of 0.0255 m/s2^2, what is the force on the wagon? (The unit of force is called the newton and it is expressed with the symbol N.)

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