When a ball bounces, what action and reaction forces do the ball and the ground exert?

Question

A. A ball and the ground exert forces of the same magnitude, but in opposing directions.
B. The ball's force is the same as that of the ground and they go in the same direction.
C. The ball's force is stronger than that of the ground, and they go in opposite directions.
D. The ball's force is stronger than that of the ground, and they go in the same direction.

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

A. A ball and the ground exert forces of the same magnitude, but in opposing directions.

This is in accordance with Newton's third law of motion, which states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. When the ball bounces, it exerts a force on the ground, and the ground exerts an equal force back on the ball in the opposite direction.