Asked by ben hen

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)

8.2 N

7.8 N

1.6 N

40 N

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
F = ma = 0.2 kg × 8 m/s² = 1.6 N.

Answer: 1.6 N.