A man hits a golf ball with a mass of 0.2 kg, which accelerates at a rate of 20 m/s². What amount of force acted on the ball?

Newton taught us that Force = (mass) x (acceleration)
Force = (0.2) x (20) = 4 newtons .
Something to think about: The ball can only accelerate while the club-face is in contact with it. Once the ball leaves the club, it can't accelerate any more, because the force against it is gone.

Answered by AL2006 | 2024-06-10

To calculate the amount of force acting on the golf ball, use Newton's second law: Force = mass x acceleration. Substituting the given values, the force exerted on the ball is 4 Newtons.
The amount of force acted on the golf ball can be calculated using Newton's second law:
Force = mass x acceleration
Given: mass = 0.2 kg, acceleration = 20 m/s²
Force = 0.2 kg x 20 m/s² = 4 Newtons

Answered by JamesCosmo | 2024-06-25

Using Newton's second law, the force acting on a golf ball with a mass of 0.2 kg accelerating at 20 m/s² is calculated to be 4 newtons. This force only applies while the club is in contact with the ball. After the contact ends, the ball cannot accelerate anymore due to the absence of that force.
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Answered by AL2006 | 2024-12-26