I throw a ball to hit a wall, and it bounces back to me. This is an example of:
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I throw a ball to hit a wall, and it bounces back to me. This is an example of:
- A.
Newton's third law of motion
- B.
Partially Newton's first law of motion and Newton's second law of motion
- C.
Newton's second law of motion
- D.
Newton's first law of motion
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Correct answer: A
When the ball strikes the wall:
Action: Ball exerts a force on the wall.
Reaction: Wall exerts an equal and opposite force on the ball.
As a result, the ball bounces back.
Answer: A) Newton's Third Law of Motion