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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**