Question

question 5 (2 points)
(02.06 mc)
consider the scenario of a large truck hitting a small car at rest from behind. which statement is true?
a the truck exerts a greater force on the car than the car does on the truck.
b the car exerts a greater force on the truck than the truck does on the car.
c the truck and the car exert equal forces on each other.
d the car exerts no force on the truck in the collision.

Explanation:

According to Newton's third - law of motion, for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. When the truck hits the car, the force exerted by the truck on the car is equal in magnitude and opposite in direction to the force exerted by the car on the truck.

Answer:

C. The truck and the car exert equal forces on each other.