Question

What is the magnitude of the force of gravity acting on a box that has a mass of 100 kilograms and is at sea level

Answer 1

The answer would be 981 newtons or 220.46 pounds.

Answer 2

Force of gravity, F = 980 N

Step-by-step explanation:

Given that,

The mass of the box, m = 100 kilograms

We need to find the magnitude of the force of gravity acting on a box. It can be calculated using Newton's second law of motion which states the force is given by :

F = ma

a = acceleration

Here,

F = mg

g = acceleration due to gravity

`F=100\ kg* 9.8\ m/s^2`

F = 980 N

Hence, the force acting on the object is 980 N.