To calculate the acceleration of the soccer ball, we can use Newton's second law of motion, which states that the acceleration of an object is directly proportional to the net force acting on it and inversely proportional to its mass.
The formula for acceleration is:
\[ a = \frac{F}{m} \]
where:
a = acceleration,
F = force applied,
m = mass of the object.
Given:
F = 50 N,
m = 2 kg.
Substitute the given values into the formula:
\[ a = \frac{50}{2} \]
\[ a = 25 \, m/s^2 \]
Therefore, the acceleration of the soccer ball is 25 m/s^2.
a student kicks a 2 kg soccer ball with a force of 50 N. Caluclate the acceleration of the soccer ball. Please show your work
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