What is the force in newtons acting on a 5.7 kg package of nails that falls off a roof and is on its way to the ground?

F = gm = 9.8 * 5.7 = 55.86N

To calculate the force acting on the falling package of nails, we need to consider the gravitational force.

The force acting on an object due to gravity is given by the formula:

Force (F) = mass (m) * acceleration due to gravity (g)

The mass of the package is given as 5.7 kg, and the acceleration due to gravity is approximately 9.8 m/s² on Earth.

Therefore, we can calculate the force as follows:

F = m * g
F = 5.7 kg * 9.8 m/s²
F = 55.86 N

So, the force acting on the 5.7 kg package of nails as it falls is approximately 55.86 N.