When a skateboarder pushes on a wall,
A)an interaction occurs between the skateboarder and the wall.
B)the wall pushes on the skateboarder.
C)such a push couldn't happen unless the wall pushed on the skateboarder.
D)all the above
E)none of the above

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

All the statements are correct, reflecting Newton's third law of motion, which states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. When the skateboarder pushes on the wall, the wall pushes back with equal force, allowing the skateboarder to move in the opposite direction.

When a Skateboarder Pushes on a Wall