If you push on a wall with a force of 30 N, the force acting on you from the wall is which of the following?

Question

Multiple choice question.

A)
0 N

B)
10 N

C)
20 N

D)
30 N

Answer 1

According to Newton's third law of motion, for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. This means that if you push on a wall with a force of 30 N, the wall exerts an equal and opposite force of 30 N back on you.

Thus, the correct answer is:

D) 30 N