A ball of mass 0.3 kg flies through the air at low speed, so that air resistance is negligible. (a) What is the net force acting on the ball while it is in motion

X axis   F=0

Y axis    Fg = - 2.94 j ^

Explanation:

The motion of a ball in air where the air residence is indicated to be negligible can be analyzed using Newton's second law.

We set a reference system, where the x-axis is horizontal and the y-axis vertical.

X axis

There are no forces on this axis, therefore the ball goes at constant speed.

Force is zero

Y axis  

In this axis it is subjected to the acceleration of gravity that creates a force equal to the weight of the body, in a vertical direction.

           Fg = m g

           Fg = 0.3 9.8

           Fg = 2.94 N

           Fg = - 2.94 j ^

the boold are vectors; negative sign indicates that the force eta directed vertically downward

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