Asked by Zephyr Benedict

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?
A. 1.6 N
B. 8.2 N
C. 40 N
D. 7.8 N

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
Use Newton's second law: F = m a.

F = 0.2 kg × 8 m/s² = 1.6 N.

Answer: A. 1.6 N