1. Understand the Concepts
* Weight: The force of gravity acting on an object's mass. It's calculated as weight (W) = mass (m) * acceleration due to gravity (g).
* Free-fall acceleration: The acceleration experienced by an object falling freely under the influence of gravity.
2. Apply the Formula
We know the weight (W = 20 N) and the mass (m = 0.50 kg) of the object. We can use the weight formula to find the free-fall acceleration (g):
W = m * g
g = W / m
3. Calculate the Acceleration
Substitute the values:
g = 20 N / 0.50 kg = 40 m/s²
Therefore, the free-fall acceleration on Planet X is 40 m/s².
