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What force, in newton, your muscles need to apply to hold a mass of 5 kg in your hand ? State the assumption.

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To determine the force your muscles need to apply to hold a mass of 5 kg in your hand, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Given Values**: - Mass (m) = 5 kg - Acceleration due to gravity (g) = 9.8 m/s² (this is a standard value on the surface of the Earth) ...
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