A ball bounces on the ground. How do the ball and the ground act on each other?(1 point)
Responses
The ball exerts a stronger force than the ground and in the opposite direction.
The ball exerts a stronger force than the ground and in the opposite direction.
The ball exerts a stronger force than the ground but in the same direction.
The ball exerts a stronger force than the ground but in the same direction.
The ball and the ground exert forces on each other with equal magnitude but in opposite directions.
The ball and the ground exert forces on each other with equal magnitude but in opposite directions.
The ball and the ground exert forces on each other with equal magnitude and in the same direction.
The correct response is: The ball and the ground exert forces on each other with equal magnitude but in opposite directions.
The ball and the ground exert forces on each other with equal magnitude but in opposite directions.
The correct answer is: The ball and the ground exert forces on each other with equal magnitude but in opposite directions.
When the ball bounces on the ground, both the ball and the ground experience a force due to their interaction. According to Newton's third law of motion, for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.
In this case, when the ball hits the ground, it exerts a force on the ground. Simultaneously, the ground also exerts a force on the ball. These forces have the same magnitude but act in opposite directions.
The force exerted by the ball causes it to bounce back up, while the force exerted by the ground ensures that it doesn't sink into the ground. The equal and opposite forces between the ball and the ground help in maintaining the energy conservation during the bouncing process.