Answer:
the vertical acceleration of the case is 1.46 m/s
Explanation:
Given;
mass of the clarinet case, m = 3.07 kg
upward force applied by the man, F = 25.60 N
Apply Newton's second law of motion;
the upward force on the clarinet case = its weight acting downwards + downward force due to its downward accelaration
F = mg + m(-a)
the acceleration is negative due to downward motion from the top of the piano.
F = mg - ma
ma = mg - F
Therefore, the vertical acceleration of the case is 1.46 m/s²