Asked by Zephyr Benedict
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?
A. 65 N
B. 11.6 N
C. 0.6 N
D. 1.8 N
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Use Newton's 2nd law: F = m a.
m = 145 g = 0.145 kg, a = 80 m/s²
F = 0.145 kg × 80 m/s² = 11.6 N
Answer: B. 11.6 N
m = 145 g = 0.145 kg, a = 80 m/s²
F = 0.145 kg × 80 m/s² = 11.6 N
Answer: B. 11.6 N
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