Physics Fundamentals
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Chapter 4, Problem 43P
(a)
To determine
To Find: The force of the ground boy’s feet.
(b)
To determine
To Find: The force that legs exert on upper body.
(c)
To determine
To Find: The force exerted by legs on upper body if his trunk moves downward.
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