Understanding the Concepts

* Force (F): The push or pull on an object (measured in Newtons, N).

* Mass (m): The amount of matter in an object (measured in kilograms, kg).

* Acceleration (a): The rate of change of velocity (measured in meters per second squared, m/s²).

Newton's Second Law of Motion

Newton's Second Law of Motion states the following relationship:

* Force (F) = Mass (m) x Acceleration (a)

Solving for Acceleration

1. Rearrange the formula: To find acceleration, we need to isolate 'a'. Divide both sides of the equation by mass:

* a = F / m

2. Plug in the values:

* a = 25 N / 0.3 kg

3. Calculate:

* a = 83.33 m/s² (approximately)

Therefore, the acceleration of the 0.3 kg ball when hit with a force of 25 Newtons is approximately 83.33 m/s².