We can use Newton's second law of motion to solve this problem. The formula for force is F = m*a, where F is the force, m is the mass, and a is the acceleration.
In this case, the mass of the softball is 0.2 kg and the acceleration is 8 m/s².
Using the formula, we can calculate the force:
F = 0.2 kg * 8 m/s² = 1.6 N
Therefore, the force with which the ball will hit the catcher's mitt is 1.6 N.
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) Responses 7.8 N 7.8 N 8.2 N 8.2 N 40 N 40 N 1.6 N
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