Question

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

40 N
40 N

7.8 N
7.8 N

8.2 N
8.2 N

1.6 N

Answer 1

To find the force with which the softball will hit the catcher’s mitt, we can use Newton's second law of motion, which states that force (F) is equal to mass (m) multiplied by acceleration (a):

\[ F = m \times a \]

Given:
- Mass (m) = 0.2 kg
- Acceleration (a) = 8 m/s²

Now, we can calculate the force:

\[ F = 0.2 \, \text{kg} \times 8 \, \text{m/s}² \]
\[ F = 1.6 \, \text{N} \]

So, the correct response is:

**1.6 N**