Answer:
The gravitational force (
�
F) acting on an object can be calculated using the formula:
�
=
�
⋅
�
F=m⋅g
where:
�
m is the mass of the object,
�
g is the gravitational field strength.
In this case:
�
=
1200
kg
m=1200kg (mass of the rocket),
�
=
10
N/kg
g=10N/kg (gravitational field strength on Earth).
Now, substitute these values into the formula:
�
=
1200
kg
⋅
10
N/kg
F=1200kg⋅10N/kg
�
=
12000
N
F=12000N
So, the gravitational force on the rocket on Earth's surface is
12000
N
12000N.
Explanation: