The force can be calculated using Newton's second law of motion, which states that force (F) is equal to mass (m) multiplied by acceleration (a).
Given:
Mass (m) = 80 kg
Acceleration (a) = 10 m/s^2
Using the formula:
F = m * a
Plugging in the given values:
F = 80 kg * 10 m/s^2
F = 800 N
Therefore, the force of the long jumper is 800 Newtons.
An 80 kg long jumper in flight accelerates at a rate of 10 m/s2. What is the force of the long jumper?
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