Answer:
To find the acceleration of a ball when a force is applied to it, we can use Newton's Second Law of Motion, which states:
\[ F = ma \]
where \( F \) is the force applied, \( m \) is the mass of the object, and \( a \) is the acceleration.
Given:
- Mass of the ball, \( m = 0.40 \) kg
- Force applied, \( F = 16 \) N
We need to find the acceleration, \( a \). Rearranging the equation to solve for \( a \):
\[ a = \frac{F}{m} \]
Substitute the given values:
\[ a = \frac{16 \, \text{N}}{0.40 \, \text{kg}} \]
\[ a = 40 \, \text{m/s}^2 \]
So, the acceleration of the ball is \( 40 \, \text{m/s}^2 \).
