We are
given that:
m = 5.5 kg
d = 12 m
t = 1.75 s
Using the
distance formula, we can get the acceleration of the ball:
d = (1/2) a*t^2
Rearranging:
a = 2d/t^2
= 2*(12 m)/(1.75 s)^2
a = 7.837
m/s^2
Using
Newton’s 2nd law, force is defines as:
F = ma
F = 5.5 kg
(7.837 m/s^2)
F = 43.10
N
