According to Newton’s third law of motion, which statement is always correct? (1 point)

If a moving object hits another object, then the second object will push back.
If a moving object hits another object, then the second object will push back.

If two moving objects collide, then they will bounce off each other.
If two moving objects collide, then they will bounce off each other.

If two moving objects collide, then both will stop moving.
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 a moving object hits another object, then the second object will start moving.

1 answer

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.

This statement reflects the principle that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. It emphasizes that forces come in pairs; when one object exerts a force on another, the second object exerts a force of equal magnitude and opposite direction back on the first object.