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)

Question

Responses

40 N
40 N

8.2 N
8.2 N

1.6 N
1.6 N

7.8 N

Answer 1

To calculate the force with which the ball will hit the catcher's mitt, we can use the formula:

Force = mass * acceleration.

Given that the mass of the ball is 0.2 kilograms and the acceleration is 8 meters per second squared, we can substitute these values into the formula:

Force = 0.2 kg * 8 m/s^2

Calculating this, we get:

Force = 1.6 N.

Therefore, the correct answer is 1.6 N.