What is the net external force on an object in freefall on Earth if you were to neglect the effect of air? The net force is zero. The net force is upward with magnitude mg. The net force is downward with magnitude mg. The net force is downward with magnitude 9.8 N.
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This force always acts in the downward direction with a magnitude of mg, where m is the mass of the object and g is the acceleration due to gravity (approximately 9.8 m/s^2). Show more…
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