A baseball has a mass of 145 g. A pitcher throws the baseball so that it accelerates at a rate of 80 m/s2. How much force did the pitcher apply to the baseball?(1 point)
Responses
11.6 N
11.6 N
0.6 N
0.6 N
65 N
65 N
1.8 N
The force applied by the pitcher to the baseball can be calculated using the equation:
Force = mass x acceleration
Substituting the given values, we get:
Force = 0.145 kg x 80 m/s^2 = 11.6 N
Therefore, the answer is 11.6 N.