A moose weighing 3 kN is standing still. The force the ground exerts on the moose is
A) 0.
B) more than 0 but less than 3 kN.
C) 3 kN.
D) more than 3 kN.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

According to Newton's third law, for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. Therefore, the force the ground exerts on the moose must be equal to the force the moose exerts on the ground, which is 3 kN.

A Moose Weighing 3 KN Is Standing Still