In free fall, an object experiences a net force equal to its weight. The weight of an object is given by the formula:
Weight = mass * acceleration due to gravity
Since the object is in free fall, the acceleration due to gravity is approximately 9.8 m/s^2.
Given that the mass of the object is 36 N, we can calculate the weight:
Weight = 36 N * 9.8 m/s^2 = 352.8 N
Therefore, the magnitude of the net force acting on the object is 352.8 N.