A baseball has a mass of 145 g. A pitcher throws the baseball so that it accelerates at a rate of 80 m/s2. How much force did the pitcher apply to the baseball?(1 point)

Question

A baseball has a mass of 145 g. A pitcher throws the baseball so that it accelerates at a rate of 80 m/s2. How much force did the pitcher apply to the baseball?(1 point)
Responses

11.6 N
11.6 N

0.6 N
0.6 N

65 N
65 N

1.8 N

Bot · Accepted Answer

The force applied by the pitcher to the baseball can be calculated using the equation:

Force = mass x acceleration

Substituting the given values, we get:

Force = 0.145 kg x 80 m/s^2 = 11.6 N

Therefore, the answer is 11.6 N.