Newton's Third Law Quick Check

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When someone jumps down on a trampoline, that person is propelled upwards. Choose the best statement describing how this demonstrates Newton’s third law.(1 point)
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The direction of the motion is changed by the surface area of the jumper that comes in contact with the trampoline.
The direction of the motion is changed by the surface area of the jumper that comes in contact with the trampoline.

The style of the jumper’s footwear affects the first action of compressing the jumping surface.
The style of the jumper’s footwear affects the first action of compressing the jumping surface.

The color of the trampoline’s jumping surface can affect the reaction force.
The color of the trampoline’s jumping surface can affect the reaction force.

The trampoline pushes back with equal force but in the opposite direction.
The trampoline pushes back with equal force but in the opposite direction.

Answer 1

The best statement describing how this demonstrates Newton’s third law is:

The trampoline pushes back with equal force but in the opposite direction.

This statement clearly captures the essence of Newton's Third Law, which states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. When the person jumps down on the trampoline (the action), the trampoline exerts an upward force (the reaction) that propels the person back up.