Answer to Question #138200 in Molecular Physics | Thermodynamics for Johannes Steven

Question

1. The mass of the palm fruit is 125g. Calculate the weight of the palm fruit.

2. The palm fruit moves at a constant speed just before it hits the ground. State the upward force and the downward force acting on it.

Answer 1

Solution

1) now consider W is weight of palm fruit is given by

$W=mg\\ W=0.125\times9.8$

W=1.225N

2) if mass of palm fruit is m and force is acted due to gravity in downward direction which is given by

$F=mg$

Similiarly

In upward direction Normal contact force N.