Question

if a 0.5 kg basketball accelerates at 2 m/s², then what is the net force acting on the ball?
a 0.5 n
b 2 n
c 1 n
d 2.5 n

Explanation:

Step1: Identify the formula

Newton's second law: \(F = ma\) (where \(F\) is force, \(m\) is mass, \(a\) is acceleration)

Step2: Substitute the values

Given \(m = 0.5\space kg\), \(a=2\space m/s^{2}\)
\(F=(0.5\space kg)\times(2\space m/s^{2})\)

Step3: Calculate the force

\(F = 1\space N\)

Answer:

C. \(1\space N\)