Collision Forces Quick Check

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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

8.2 N
8.2 N

1.6 N
1.6 N

40 N
40 N

Answer 1

To determine the force with which the softball will hit the catcher’s mitt, you can use Newton's second law of motion, which states that Force (F) = mass (m) × acceleration (a).

Given:

• Mass (m) = 0.2 kg
• Acceleration (a) = 8 m/s²

Now, calculate the force:

\[ F = m \times a \] \[ F = 0.2 , \text{kg} \times 8 , \text{m/s}^2 \] \[ F = 1.6 , \text{N} \]

Therefore, the correct response is:

1.6 N