Forces acting on a thrown object

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A ball with a mass of 200 g is thrown upwards at 16.0 m/s, and the force acting on it during its upward movement is calculated using the weight formula w=mg. The weight force is determined to be 1.96 N, which is correct for the question posed. There is some confusion about whether the calculation applies to the ball's downward movement as well. However, the equation used is appropriate for determining the force acting on the ball during its ascent. The discussion clarifies that the weight force remains the same regardless of the direction of movement.
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Homework Statement


A ball with a mass of 200 g is thrown vertically upwards with an initial velocity of 16.0 m/s. It is allowed to fall back to its original position. Ignore air resistance.
Calculate the force acting on the ball during its upward movement.

Homework Equations


w=mg

The Attempt at a Solution


It's a really basic question, but I can't wrap my head around how or what it means by calculating force.
The only thing I've been able to think of given the data I have is weight force, but I'm not sure if that's what the question is asking me to do?
w=m*g
w=0.200*9.8
w=1.96N
I'm so sorry for the dumb question!
 
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Annabelle said:
w=m*g
w=0.200*9.8
w=1.96N
That is correct.
 
cnh1995 said:
Welcome to PF!That is correct.

Is it a correct answer to the question posed though? What if the ball is in a downward movement?
Thank you for your reply!
 
Annabelle said:
What if the ball is in a downward movement?
What do you think? Did you use the upward velocity in the calculation?
 
haruspex said:
What do you think? Did you use the upward velocity in the calculation?
No, but I'm confused as to whether I used the right equation to answer the original question.
 
Annabelle said:
No, but I'm confused as to whether I used the right equation to answer the original question.
Yes, you did use the right equation to answer the original question.
 

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