Question

a ball strikes a wall. it exerts a force of 10 n to the left against the wall and bounces off. what force does the wall exert on the ball?
10 n to the left
10 n to the right
more than 10 n to the left
more than 10 n to the right

Explanation:

Step1: Recall Newton's third - law

For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.

Step2: Identify action - reaction pair

The ball exerts a 10 N force to the left on the wall. The wall exerts a reaction force on the ball.

Step3: Determine direction and magnitude

The reaction force has the same magnitude (10 N) and opposite direction (to the right).

Answer:

B. 10 N to the right