You hold a tennis racket in your hand. On top of the racket you have balanced a ball. Which statement is true?
A) The force of your hand on the racket and the force of the ball on the racket are equal and opposite.
B) The force of the racket on your hand and the force of the ball on the racket are equal and opposite.
C) The force of your hand on the racket and the force of the racket on the ball are equal and opposite.
D) The force of the racket on your hand and the force of the racket on the ball are equal and opposite.
E) The force of your hand on the racket and the force of the racket on your hand are equal and opposite.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

According to Newton's third law of motion, every action has an equal and opposite reaction. Therefore, the force of your hand on the racket and the force of the racket on your hand are equal and opposite.

You Hold a Tennis Racket in Your Hand