A 925 Kg Stunt Man Stands on a Piston That Will

Multiple Choice

A 92.5 kg stunt man stands on a piston that will launch him out of a vertical tube. The piston applies a constant force F to the man's feet. Starting from rest, the force is applied as the man moves vertically 3.25 m, and while the piston is pushing, the man attains a velocity of 25.5 m/s. What was the man's apparent weight during this time interval?

A) 9.3 kN
B) 18.5 kN
C) 19.4 kN
D) 10.2 kN