Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach with Modern Physics (4th Edition)

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Chapter 6 - Dynamics I: Motion Along a Line - Conceptual Questions - Page 153: 9

Answer

$$F_d \gt F_b = F_c \gt F_a$$

Work Step by Step

Force is equal to mass * acceleration $(F=ma)$ however, since each of the balls have already been thrown into the air, the only acceleration is from the force of gravity, which is dependant on the mass of each ball. To rank the balls, find the force of gravity on each one. $$F_a = .200kg \times 10m/s^2 = 2N$$ $$F_b = .300kg \times 10m/s^2 = 3N$$ $$F_c = .300kg \times 10m/s^2 = 3N$$ $$F_d = .400kg \times 10m/s^2 = 4N$$
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