ccording to Newton’s third law of motion, which statement is always correct?(1 point)
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If a moving object hits another object, then the second object will push back.
If two moving objects collide, then both will stop moving.
If a moving object hits another object, then the second object will start moving.
If two moving objects collide, then they will bounce off each other.
If two moving objects collide, then they will bounce off each other.
The statement that is always correct according to Newton's third law of motion is: "If a moving object hits another object, then the second object will push back."
According to Newton's third law of motion, the correct statement is:
"If a moving object hits another object, then the second object will push back."
To understand why this statement is correct, let's take a look at Newton's third law of motion. It states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. This means that when one 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 context of the given options:
1. "If a moving object hits another object, then the second object will push back." - This is correct because when the first object applies a force on the second object, the second object will exert an equal and opposite force on the first object, pushing it back.
2. "If two moving objects collide, then both will stop moving." - This statement is not always correct. Depending on the circumstance, objects can either stop moving, change direction, or continue moving after a collision. Newton's third law explains the forces involved in the collision, but it does not determine the outcome regarding their motion after the collision.
3. "If a moving object hits another object, then the second object will start moving." - This statement is not always correct. When an object is hit by another object, its motion is determined by various factors such as its mass, the magnitude of the force applied, and friction. The second object may or may not start moving depending on these factors.
4. "If two moving objects collide, then they will bounce off each other." - This statement is also not always correct. The behavior of objects colliding depends on factors such as their masses, speeds, and the nature of the collision. In some cases, they may bounce off each other, while in others, they may stick together or deform.
In summary, according to Newton's third law of motion, when a moving object hits another object, the second object will push back, making the first statement the correct one.