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PHY 101 PHY 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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A man is pushing a baby stroller. Compared to the magnitude of the force exerted on the stroller by the man, the magnitude of the force exerted on the man by the stroller is:
Options
A The same
Correct Answer
B Larger
C Smaller
D Zero
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Newton's third law: the force exerted on the stroller by the man and the force exerted on the man by the stroller are equal in magnitude and opposite in direction.

Hint

Action-reaction pairs are equal and opposite.

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