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A softball is thrown with a force of 10 N. It accelerates at 50 m/s2. What is
it's mass

User Hinst
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Answer:

1/5 kg

Step-by-step explanation:

From Newton's second law of motion:

F = ma

m = Unknown

F = 10N

a = 50m/s^2

Making m the subject of formula:

m = F/a

=10/50

=1/5kg or 0.2kg

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