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The position of a 2.75 x 10^5 N training helicopter under test is given by
Vector r = (0.020 m/s3)t3î + (2.2m/s)tĵ - (0.060 m/s2)t2k

Find the net force on the helicopter at t =5.0 s.

Express the vector F in the form Fx, Fy , Fz , where the x, y, and z components are separated by commas.

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In this question, position vector of a helicopter, which is a function of time, is provided. Using its given mass, I have shown how to obtain the x, y and z components of the force acting on the helicopter.

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