A 0.2-kilogram softball is thrown toward a catcher’s mitt. The ball is accelerating at a rate of 8 meters per second squared. With what force will the ball hit the catcher’s mitt?(1 point)
Responses
8.2 N
40 N
7.8 N
1.6 N
To determine the force with which the ball will hit the catcher's mitt, we can use Newton's second law, which states that force (F) is equal to mass (m) multiplied by acceleration (a).
F = m * a
Given:
m (mass) = 0.2 kg
a (acceleration) = 8 m/s^2
Plugging in the values:
F = 0.2 kg * 8 m/s^2
F = 1.6 N
Therefore, the ball will hit the catcher's mitt with a force of 1.6 N.