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This question has two parts.

A player hits a baseball with a baseball bat.

Part 1

Which statement about the forces between the ball and the bat is correct?

It is not possible to determine the magnitude of the force of the bat on the ball

The force of the ball on the bat was less than the force of the bat on the ball.

The force of the ball on the bat was equal to the force of the bat on the ball

The force of the ball on the bat was greater than the force of the bat on the ball

Part 2

Which statement BEST supports the answer to Part 1?

Whenever two objects interact, they always apply equal and opposite forces on each other.

Whenever two objects interact, the faster object always applies a greater force than the slower object.

Whenever two objects interact, the more massive object always applies a greater force than the less massive.

Whenever two objects interact, their forces always combine and are applied in the direction of the object that is moving the fastest.

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Part 1:

The force of the ball on the bat was equal to the force of the bat on the ball

Part 2:

Whenever two objects interact, they always apply equal and opposite forces on each other.