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

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

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 accurately reflects Newton's third law, which states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. When the jumper exerts a downward force on the trampoline, the trampoline exerts an equal and opposite force upward, propelling the jumper back into the air.