Answer: a) 8.2 * 10^-8 N or 82 nN and b) is repulsive
Explanation: To solve this problem we have to use the Coulomb force for two point charged, it is given by:
Replacing the dat we obtain F=82 nN.
The force is repulsive because the points charged have the same sign.
The deceleration experienced by the gymnast is the 9 times of the acceleration due to gravity.
Now from Newton`s first law, the net force on gymnast,
Here, W is the weight of the gymnast and a is the acceleration experienced by the gymnast ( acceleration due to gravity)
Therefore,
OR
Given and
Substituting these values in above formula and calculate the force exerted by the gymnast,
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