Asked by Raye

A student weighing 800N crouches on a scale and suddenly vertically upward. His roommate notices that the scale reads 900 N momentarily just as he leaves the scale. With what acceleration does he leave the scale?
Answered by Damon
100 N = (800/9.81) a
Answered by Raye
Im stuck on ...
100N= 81.549a
What do i do next?
Answered by Damon
huh?
100 = 81.55 a

so

a = 100/81.55 m/s^2
Answered by Raye
Thank you!
Answered by Damon
You are welcome.