Net Force Question with no velocity or time given.

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The net force acting on the ball is determined primarily by gravity, as air resistance is negligible. Given the mass of the ball is 0.6 kg, the gravitational force can be calculated using F = m*g, where g is approximately -9.8 m/s². Therefore, the net force is -5.88 N in the downward direction. Since no other forces are acting on the ball, the net force is equal to the weight of the ball. The conclusion is that the net force is indeed the gravitational force of -5.88 N.
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[SOLVED] Net Force Question with no velocity or time given.

Homework Statement


A ball of mass 0.6 kg flies through the air at low speed, so that air resistance is negligible.

What is the net force acting on the ball while it is in motion?

Homework Equations


Fnet = m(change in velocity/change in time)

The Attempt at a Solution


Can't attempt because I don't know how to find the change in velocity or the change in time. They don't tell beginning time or ending time, the tell the weight, and neither the velocity. I know the vector will look like <0, y, 0> but I don't know how to calculate the y value.
 
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You already know you can ignore air resistance. What other forces act on the ball?
 
You have gravity acting on the ball as well, and that's it. The gravity is pulling the ball down in the y direction. Would it be gravity? Or the weight plus gravity?
 
Is gravity -9.8 N? If it is then that should be the answer right?
 
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