Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 1-11823-072-8
ISBN 13: 978-1-11823-072-5

Chapter 6 - Force and Motion-II - Problems - Page 145: 64a

Answer

The net force on the passenger is $~~210~N$

Work Step by Step

The vertical component of the force on the passenger from the train is equal and opposite to the force of gravity on the passenger. Therefore, the net force on the passenger is equal to the horizontal component of the force on the passenger from the train. The net force on the passenger is $~~210~N$
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