A 0.2-kilogram softball is thrown towards a catchers mitt. The ball is accelerating at a rate of 8 meters per second squared. With what force will the ball hot the catchers mit

Answer 1

To find the force with which the ball will hit the catcher's mitt, we can use Newton's second law of motion:

Force (F) = mass (m) × acceleration (a)

Given:
- The mass of the softball (m) = 0.2 kg
- The acceleration of the softball (a) = 8 m/s²

Substituting the given values into the equation:
F = 0.2 kg × 8 m/s²

Calculating:
F = 1.6 kg·m/s²

Thus, the force with which the ball will hit the catcher's mitt is 1.6 Newtons.