Ana exerts a force of 20 N on a volleyball that has a mass of 0.15 kg. What is the force that the volleyball exerts on Ana?
A. 0.15 N
B. 20 N
C. 19.85 N
D. 20.15 N
Answer (1)
Newton's third law states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.
Ana exerts a 20 N force on the volleyball.
The volleyball exerts an equal and opposite force on Ana.
The force exerted by the volleyball on Ana is 20 N .
Explanation
Applying Newton's Third Law According to Newton's third law of motion, for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. This means that if Ana exerts a force on the volleyball, the volleyball exerts an equal force back on Ana, but in the opposite direction.
Determining the Force Ana exerts a force of 20 N on the volleyball. Therefore, the volleyball exerts a force of 20 N on Ana.
Final Answer The force that the volleyball exerts on Ana is 20 N.
Examples
Imagine you are pushing against a wall. You are exerting a force on the wall, but the wall is also exerting a force back on you. This is why you don't fall through the wall! The forces are equal and opposite, keeping everything balanced. This principle applies in many everyday situations, from walking to driving a car.
