select the correct answer. if a ball is given...
select the correct answer. if a ball is given an acceleration of 3.0 meters/second² while being pushed with a force of 0.75 newtons, what is the mass of the ball? a. 0.13 kilograms b. 0.25 kilograms c. 0.50 kilograms d. 0.75 kilograms e. 0.35 kilograms
Answer
# Answer:
B. 0.25 kilograms
# Explanation:
## Step1: Recall Newton's second - law formula
$F = ma$ (where $F$ is force, $m$ is mass, and $a$ is acceleration).
## Step2: Rearrange the formula to solve for mass
$m=\frac{F}{a}$
## Step3: Substitute the given values
Given $F = 0.75$ N and $a=3.0$ m/s², then $m=\frac{0.75}{3.0}= 0.25$ kg.