Understanding the Concepts

* Newton's Second Law of Motion: This law states that the force acting on an object is equal to its mass times its acceleration (F = ma).

Calculation

1. Identify the given information:

* Mass (m) = 0.25 kg

* Acceleration (a) = 196 m/s²

2. Apply Newton's Second Law:

* Force (F) = mass (m) × acceleration (a)

* F = 0.25 kg × 196 m/s²

* F = 49 N (Newtons)

Answer: A force of 49 Newtons is needed to give the arrow an acceleration of 196 m/s².