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?

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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 x a

In this case, the mass of the softball is 0.2 kg and the acceleration is 8 m/s^2.

F = 0.2 kg x 8 m/s^2

F = 1.6 Newtons

Therefore, the ball will hit the catcher's mitt with a force of 1.6 Newtons.