A shot-putter moves his arm and the 6.00-kg shot through a distance of 1.25 m, giving the shot a velocity of 8.20 m/s from rest. Find the average force exerted on the shot during this time

a. 323 N
b. 161 N
c. 118 N
d. 12.7 N
e. 252 N


b

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