The net force that acts on a 100-N freely falling body is A)zero, B)9.8 N, C)100 N, And its acceleration is D)zero. E)9.8 m/s². F)100 m/s².

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The net force acting on a freely falling body is equal to its weight, which is the gravitational force acting on it. For a 100-N body, this force is 100 N. The acceleration of any freely falling object in the absence of air resistance near the Earth's surface is approximately 9.8 m/s^2, regardless of its mass.

The Net Force That Acts on a 100-N Freely Falling