The picture below shows Jamal pushing with a 100-Newton (N) force on a large box. Neither Jamal nor the box move when he pushes on it.
What force is the box applying on Jamal?
a
a 0 N force in the opposite direction that Jamal is pushing it
b
a 20 N force in the opposite direction that Jamal is pushing it
c
a 100 N force in the opposite direction that Jamal is pushing it
d
a 60 N force in the opposite direction that Jamal is pushing it
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According to Newton's third law of motion, every action has an equal and opposite reaction. In this scenario, when Jamal applies a force of 100 Newtons to push the box, the box exerts an equal and opposite force back on Jamal.
Since Jamal is pushing with a 100 N force, the box applies a force of 100 N in the opposite direction.
Therefore, the correct answer is:
c: a 100 N force in the opposite direction that Jamal is pushing it.
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