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 that the acceleration of an object is directly proportional to the net force acting on it and inversely proportional to its mass. Mathematically, this is expressed as:

F = m * a

Solving for Acceleration

1. Rearrange the equation: To solve for acceleration (a), we need to isolate it:

* a = F / m

2. Plug in the values:

* a = 25 N / 0.30 kg

3. Calculate:

* a = 83.33 m/s²

Therefore, the acceleration of the 0.30 kilogram ball when hit with a force of 25 Newtons is 83.33 m/s².