How does Newton's second law apply to basketball?

F=MA Newtons second law states that acceleration is produced when a force acts upon a mass. So the Basketball has mass, which means that the player has to use the right amount of force on the ball when shooting or passing. If too much or two little force is applied onto the balls mass than it would not go where intended.
to simplify: When you shoot the basket ball, it will accelerate in the direction of the force exerted on it by the person.
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Answered by darley007 | 2024-06-10

Newton's Second Law (F=ma) can be seen in basketball, such as when a player shoots the ball. The force applied by the player causes the basketball to accelerate in the direction of the hoop, and the mass of the ball also plays a part in this interaction. ;

Answered by MerylStreep | 2024-06-18

Newton's Second Law, F = ma , applies to basketball by explaining how the force exerted by players affects the ball's acceleration during actions like shooting, dribbling, and passing. The force depends on the mass of the ball; heavier balls require more force to move. Ultimately, players use this principle in every action they take with the basketball.
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Answered by MerylStreep | 2024-09-26