Answer:
Force = -10 Newton.
Explanation:
Given the following data;
Initial velocity = 8.5m/s
Final velocity = 7.5m/s
Time = 0.25 seconds
Mass = 2.5kg
To find the force exerted;
First of all, we would determine the acceleration of the ball;
Acceleration = (v - u)/t
Acceleration =(7.5 - 8.5)/0.25
Acceleration = -1/0.25
Acceleration = -4 m/s²
Now, to find the force exerted;
Force = mass * acceleration
Force = 2.5 * -4
Force = -10 Newton
Note: The force is negative because it is an opposite reaction.