Question

type the correct answer in the box. a pitcher throws a softball toward home plate. when the ball hits the catchers mitt, its horizontal velocity is 32 meters/second. the softballs velocity goes to 0 meters/second in 0.8 seconds when caught. if the softball has a mass of 0.2 kilograms, whats the force of the impact? use f = ma, where a = \\(\frac{v - u}{t}\\). the force of the impact is newtons.

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate acceleration

$a = \frac{v - u}{t} = \frac{0 - 32}{0.8} = -40 \, \text{m/s}^2$ (magnitude 40)

Step2: Calculate impact force

$F = m \cdot a = 0.2 \times 40 = 8 \, \text{N}$

Answer:

8