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Grade 11Mechanics

a packet of weight W is dropped with the help of a parachute and on striking the ground comes to reat with a retardation equal to twice the acceleration due to gravity. what is the force exerted on the ground?
  1. W
  2. 2W
  3. 3W
  4. 4W

Profile image of samiksha rajesh bulbule
11 Years agoGrade 11
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Profile image of VIGNESH VENKATESH
7 Years ago
F=dp/dt
F=m(dv/dt)
Since W=mg, therefore m=W/g
dv/dt=2g (since acceleration)
THEREFORE, F=(W/g)*2g=2W