an upward force of 45.0N is applied to catch a falling girl's bowling ball with a mass of 5.45kg(12lb). What is the acceleration of the ball
To find the acceleration of the ball, you can use Newton's second law of motion, which states that the acceleration is equal to the net force applied divided by the mass of the object.
Step 1: Convert the mass of the ball from pounds to kilograms.
Given: Mass of the ball = 5.45 kg
Step 2: Calculate the acceleration.
Using Newton's second law:
Acceleration = Net Force / Mass
Net Force = 45.0 N (upward force)
Mass = 5.45 kg
Acceleration = 45.0 N / 5.45 kg
Dividing 45.0 by 5.45, we get the acceleration:
Acceleration ≈ 8.26 m/s²
So, the acceleration of the ball is approximately 8.26 m/s².