Question

A 2.0 kg handbag is released from the top of the Leaning Tower of Pisa, and 55 m before reaching the ground, it carries a speed of 29 m / s. What was the average force of air resistance?

Answer 1

4.31 N

Step-by-step explanation:

Given:

Δy = -55 m

v₀ = 0 m/s

v = -29 m/s

Find: a

v² = v₀² + 2aΔy

(-29 m/s)² = (0 m/s)² + 2a (-55 m)

a = -7.65 m/s²

Sum of forces in the y direction:

∑F = ma

R − mg = ma

R = m (g + a)

R = (2.0 kg) (9.8 m/s² − 7.65 m/s²)

R = 4.31 N