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

1.6 N
1.6 N

40 N
40 N

8.2 N

1 answer

The force with which the ball will hit the catcher's mitt can be calculated using Newton's second law of motion, which states that force (F) equals mass (m) multiplied by acceleration (a):

F = m * a

Plugging in the given values:

F = 0.2 kg * 8 m/s^2 = 1.6 N

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