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An object of mass 2 kilograms is falling freely near Earth's surface. Which of the following options best approximates the magnitude of the gravitational force that Earth exerts on the object?(4 points)
Responses
0.2 N
0.2 N
20 N
20 N
0 N
0 N
2 N
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20 N.
Reason: gravitational force = mg = 2 kg × 9.8 m/s² = 19.6 N ≈ 20 N. (Free fall does not mean gravity is zero; it just means no contact/normal force.)
Reason: gravitational force = mg = 2 kg × 9.8 m/s² = 19.6 N ≈ 20 N. (Free fall does not mean gravity is zero; it just means no contact/normal force.)
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