The helicopter in the drawing is moving horizontally to the right at a constant velocity. the weight of the helicopter is W = 53800 N
To determine the weight of the helicopter, we use the given value of W = 53800 N. This represents the force exerted on the helicopter due to gravity.
Weight (W) is a force and is calculated using the formula:
W = m * g
Where:
W is the weight (in Newtons),
m is the mass (in kilograms),
g is the acceleration due to gravity (approximately 9.8 m/s^2 on Earth).
However, in this case, we are given the weight directly, so we don't need to calculate it. The given weight of the helicopter is W = 53800 N.
Please note that the horizontal movement of the helicopter mentioned in the question is irrelevant to the calculation of its weight. Weight is always a vertical force acting downwards due to gravity.
To determine the net force acting on the helicopter, we need to consider the forces acting on it. In this case, the weight of the helicopter is the only force mentioned.
Since the helicopter is moving horizontally at a constant velocity, we can conclude that the net force acting on it is zero. This means that the force of gravity (weight) is balanced by an equal and opposite force, possibly due to air resistance or the helicopter's engines.
Therefore, the net force acting on the helicopter is 0 N.