Question

The force of gravity on an object varies directly with its mass. The constant of variation due to gravity is 32.2 feet per second squared. Which equation represents F, the force on an object due to gravity according to m, the object’s mass? F = 16.1m F = F equals StartFraction 16.1 Over m squared EndFraction. F = 32.2m F = F equals StartFraction 32.2 Over m squared EndFraction.

Answer 1

F = 32.2m

Explanation:

According to newton second law, the force of gravity on an object varies directly with its mass and it is expressed mathematically as Fαm i.e

F = mg where;

F is the force of gravity

m is the mass of the body

g is the proportionality constant known as the acceleration due to gravity.

If the constant of variation due to gravity is 32.2ft/s², the equation that represents F, the force on an object due to gravity according to m, the object’s mass can be gotten by substituting g = 32.2 into the formula above according to the law as shown;

F = m*32.2

F =32.2m

Hence the required equation is F = 32.2m