When a ball bounces, what action and reaction forces do the ball and the ground exert?(1 point)
Responses
The ball's force is stronger than that of the ground, and they go in the same direction.
The ball's force is stronger than that of the ground, and they go in the same direction.
The ball's force is stronger than that of the ground, and they go in opposite directions.
The ball's force is stronger than that of the ground, and they go in opposite directions.
A ball and the ground exert forces of the same magnitude, but in opposing directions.
A ball and the ground exert forces of the same magnitude, but in opposing directions.
The ball's force is the same as that of the ground and they go in the same direction.
The ball's force is stronger than that of the ground, and they go in opposite directions.
The correct response is: "A ball and the ground exert forces of the same magnitude, but in opposing directions."
The correct answer is:
A ball and the ground exert forces of the same magnitude, but in opposing directions.
To understand why, let's explain the concept of action and reaction forces:
According to Newton's third law of motion, every action has an equal and opposite reaction. This means that when an object exerts a force on another object, the second object exerts a force of equal magnitude but in the opposite direction on the first object.
In the scenario of a ball bouncing on the ground, there are two forces involved: the force exerted by the ball on the ground and the force exerted by the ground on the ball.
When the ball hits the ground, it exerts a downward force on the ground due to its weight. This force compresses the ball and deforms its shape momentarily.
Simultaneously, the ground exerts an upward force on the ball, causing it to bounce back. This upward force by the ground is the reaction force to the downward force exerted by the ball.
Since these are action and reaction forces, they have the same magnitude (strength) but act in opposite directions. In other words, the force of the ball on the ground is equal in magnitude and opposite in direction to the force of the ground on the ball.
Therefore, the correct answer is that a ball and the ground exert forces of the same magnitude, but in opposing directions.