Answer to Question #252147 in Mechanics | Relativity for shoony

Question

The diagram shows the two vertical forces acting on a helicopter hovering at a constant height.

In this situation the two forces are equal in magnitude.

The mass of the helicopter is 1500 kg.

a) Calculate the magnitude of the lift force.

Answer 1

$$F=mg\\F=(1500)(9.8)=14700\ N$$