What is the force???

Question

What is the force in newtons acting on a 3.6 kg package of nails that falls off a roof and is on its way to the ground?
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Answer 1

Colsten,

 

The formula for Force is always the same, Force=Mass * Acceleration.

The Force is in Newtons, the Mas is in kg, and the acceleration is in meters per second squared

In this case, the acceleration is the acceleration due to gravity, 9.8 m/s².

 

So, F=3.6*9.8

F=35.28N

 

I hope this helps,

Norm.