Question

a man hits a golf ball (0.2 kg) which accelerates at a rate of 100,000 m/s². what amount of force acted on the ball?

Explanation:

Step1: Recall Newton's second law

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

Step2: Substitute the given values

Given \(m = 0.2\space kg\) and \(a=100000\space m/s^{2}\). Substitute into the formula: \(F=(0.2)(100000)\).

Step3: Calculate the force

\(F = 0.2\times100000=20000\space N\)

Answer:

\(20000\space N\)