The gravitational force of attraction between the planet and the mass can be calculated using the formula:
force (F) = mass (m) * acceleration due to gravity (g)
In this case, the mass (m) is 17 kg and the acceleration due to gravity (g) is 8.8 m/s^2.
F = 17 kg * 8.8 m/s^2
F = 149.6 N
Rounded to the nearest whole number, the gravitational force of attraction between the planet and the mass is 150 N.
Therefore, the correct answer is option a) 150 N.
What is the gravitational force of attraction between a planet and a 17-kilogram mass that is freely falling toward the surface of the planet at 8.8 m/s2?
a
150 N
b
0.52 N
c
1.9 N
d
8.8 N
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