If a bat with a mass of 5 kg and acceleration of 2 m/s2 hits a ball whose mass is 0.5 kg in the forward direction, what is the reaction force of the ball on the bat?

A) 0 N, forward

B) 10 N, forward

C) 10 N, backward

D) 0.5 N, upward

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27 August, 02:24

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Clarence Rollins · Answer 1

B: 10 N, forward

Explanation:

F = M * a

If a bat with a mass of 5 kg and acceleration of 2 m/s2 hits a ball whose mass is 0.5 kg in the forward direction, what is the reaction force of the ball on the bat?A) 0 N, forwardB) 10 N, forwardC) 10 N, backwardD) 0.5 N, upward