Question

When a space shuttle was launched, the astronauts onboard experienced an acceleration of 32.0 m/s2 . If one of the astronauts had a mass of 40.0 kg, what net force in newtons did the astronaut experience?

Answer 1

F = 1280 N

Step-by-step explanation:

Given that,

Acceleration experienced by a space shuttle, a = 32 m/s²

Mass of the astronauts, m = 40 kg

We need to find the force experienced by the astronaut.

We know that the net force is equal to the product of acceleration and its mass. So,

F = ma

F = 40 kg × 32 m/s²

So,

F = 1280 N

So, 1280 N of force is experienced by the Astronaut.