The force with which the ball will hit the catcher's mitt can be calculated using the formula F = m*a, where F is the force, m is the mass of the ball, and a is the acceleration.
Substituting the given values, we get:
F = 0.2 kg * 8 m/s^2 = 1.6 N
Therefore, the answer is 1.6 N.
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)
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40 N
40 N
8.2 N
8.2 N
7.8 N
7.8 N
1.6 N
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