What is the gravitational force of attraction between a planet and a 17-kilogram mass that is freely falling toward the surface of the planet at 8.8 m/s2?
a
150 N
b
0.52 N
c
1.9 N
d
8.8 N
The gravitational force of attraction between the planet and the mass can be calculated using the formula:
force (F) = mass (m) * acceleration due to gravity (g)
In this case, the mass (m) is 17 kg and the acceleration due to gravity (g) is 8.8 m/s^2.
F = 17 kg * 8.8 m/s^2
F = 149.6 N
Rounded to the nearest whole number, the gravitational force of attraction between the planet and the mass is 150 N.
Therefore, the correct answer is option a) 150 N.