Newton's Second Law of Motion

Newton's Second Law of Motion states that the force (F) acting on an object is equal to its mass (m) multiplied by its acceleration (a):

* F = m * a

Applying the Values

* m = 6 kg (mass of the ball)

* a = 4 m/s² (acceleration)

Calculation

* F = 6 kg * 4 m/s²

* F = 24 Newtons (N)

Answer

A force of 24 Newtons would be needed to produce an acceleration of 4 meters per second squared on a 6 kg ball.