Math Problem Statement
A boy weighing 100 lb steps on a bathroom scale. He jumps up and lands back on the scale. He lands with an initial speed of 3 m/s and slows down to a stop in a time of 0.2 seconds. During his landing, the bathroom scale reads
Solution
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Physics
Newton's Second Law
Force and Impulse
Formulas
Force = mass × acceleration
Acceleration = change in velocity / time
Weight = mass × gravitational acceleration (g = 9.8 m/s²)
Theorems
Newton's Second Law of Motion
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 9-12
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