Question
Two balls collide. Under which circumstances will they exert equal and opposite forces on each other?(1 point)
Responses
if both are moving at the same speed when they collide
if both are moving at the same speed when they collide
if the system is closed
if the system is closed
in all situations
in all situations
if they have the same mass
Responses
if both are moving at the same speed when they collide
if both are moving at the same speed when they collide
if the system is closed
if the system is closed
in all situations
in all situations
if they have the same mass
Answers
GPT-5 mini
in all situations
By Newton's third law, whenever two bodies interact (e.g., collide) the force one exerts on the other is equal in magnitude and opposite in direction — regardless of their masses, speeds, or whether the system is closed.
By Newton's third law, whenever two bodies interact (e.g., collide) the force one exerts on the other is equal in magnitude and opposite in direction — regardless of their masses, speeds, or whether the system is closed.