Final answer:
The maximum weight the student can lift is equivalent to the force limit of 8.44 x 10^2 N due to the definition of weight as the force of gravity on an object. Hence, the correct answer is option B) 844 N, as it does not exceed the maximum allowable force on the joint.
Step-by-step explanation:
The problem at hand is a Physics question related to the principles of forces. The student is asked to determine the maximum weight they can lift without exceeding a force of 8.44 x 102 N on their joint. To find the maximum weight that can be lifted, considering that weight is a force due to gravity acting on a mass, we simply use the force limit as the maximum weight because 1 N is the weight of a mass of about 102 grams under Earth's gravity.
The maximum weight the student can attempt to lift without exceeding the force limit of 8.44 x 102 N is the same as the force limit. Therefore, option B) 844 N is closest to the calculated force limit and would be the correct answer, as it does not exceed the specified maximum force.