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Josh2345
Nov 8, 2011, 08:06 AM
Hello,
I can not seem to transpose this question,
F = mg ma (m)

Josh2345
Nov 8, 2011, 08:12 AM
Sorry I forgot to put in a + sign between the mg and ma

ebaines
Nov 8, 2011, 09:55 AM
Is this what you mean:

F = mg + ma

You want to solve for 'a" - is that right? Start by subtrtacting mg from both sides:

F - mg = ma

Then divide my m:

(F-mg)/m = a

Josh2345
Nov 8, 2011, 02:00 PM
Sorry ebaines, I want to find m

ebaines
Nov 8, 2011, 02:07 PM
F = mg + ma = m(g+a), so:

F/(g+a) = m

Josh2345
Nov 8, 2011, 02:17 PM
Thanks