The correct equation to calculate the force that the glove exerts on the ball during the collision is:
force = mass × acceleration
This is derived from Newton's second law of motion, which states that force equals mass times acceleration (F = ma).
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A baseball collides with a baseball glove. Which equation is used to calculate the force the glove exerts on the ball during the collision?(1 point)
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force = mass × acceleration
force = mass × acceleration
force = weight × acceleration
force = weight × acceleration
force = mass × velocity
force = mass × velocity
force = weight × velocity
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