Question

Select all that apply. An acorn falls from a tree. Which of the following statements is true? The force of gravity is acting on the acorn. The force of gravity is the only force acting on the acorn. A frictional drag force is acting on the acorn. The net force on the acorn is less than the force of gravity.

Answer 1

The net force on the acorn is less than the force of gravity.

Answer 2

The force of gravity is acting on the acorn.

A frictional drag force is acting on the acorn.

The net force on the acorn is less than the force of gravity.

Step-by-step explanation:

The force of gravity is acting on the acorn is in vertically downwards direction.

A frictional drag force is acting on the acorn is in vertically upwards direction.

The net force on the acorn is given by

Net force = Force of gravity - Frictional drag force

It is always less than the force of gravity.