Final answer:
The force on a 40.0 kg mass experiencing 2.75 g-forces is calculated using F = ma. With 1 g-force equal to 9.8 m/s², the mass experiences a force of 1078 N, which does not match the provided answer choices.
Step-by-step explanation:
The question asks about calculating the force experienced by a mass under certain g-forces. To find the force, we use the formula F = ma, where F is the force, m is the mass, and a is the acceleration. The term g-forces refers to the acceleration in terms of Earth's gravity. Since 1 g-force is equal to the acceleration due to gravity on Earth, which is approximately 9.8 m/s², 2.75 g-forces would be 2.75 times that value.
To calculate the force on the 40.0 kg mass, first find the acceleration in meters per second squared by multiplying 2.75 by 9.8 m/s²:
2.75 g-forces * 9.8 m/s²/g-force = 26.95 m/s². Then, apply the formula F = ma:
F = 40.0 kg * 26.95 m/s² = 1078 N (Newtons), which does not match any of the options provided in the question (A) 110 N, (B) 275 N, (C) 440 N, (D) 100 N.
It appears there may be an error in the question or the provided answer choices.