Asked by jayc

In which situation does the reactive force between two colliding objects cause a physical change?(1 point)
Responses

the exhaust from a rocket thrusting the rocket away from the ground
the exhaust from a rocket thrusting the rocket away from the ground

two bumper cars at an amusement park colliding, causing both cars to change direction
two bumper cars at an amusement park colliding, causing both cars to change direction

a baseball player swinging a bat and hitting a baseball, causing the bat to shatter
a baseball player swinging a bat and hitting a baseball, causing the bat to shatter

a swing hitting another swing, causing the second swing to move away

All Answers 1

Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
a baseball player swinging a bat and hitting a baseball, causing the bat to shatter

Explanation: the reaction force from the ball on the bat can exceed the bat’s structural strength, causing a physical change (the bat breaking). The other examples involve changes in motion but not necessarily a physical change to the objects.