A 200-N woman is standing on a concrete floor. How much force does the floor exert on her? a. Zero b. 180 N c. 200 N d. undetermined
Physics · High School · Mon Jan 18 2021
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Given the statement:
A 200-N woman is standing on a concrete floor.
Determine the force exerted on the floor by the woman.
Formula for force:
F = ma
F = Force
m = mass
a = acceleration
Explanation:
Since we are already given with 200N, therefore this is the stationary gravitational force that is exerted by the woman in the floor. This was calculated by multiplying the mass of the woman by the acceleration due to the gravitational force which measures, 9.82 m/s^2, hence we cannot solve further for the force of the woman since it is already given.
Solution:
c. 200 N