Question

a bowling ball has a mass of 7.2 kg and a weight of 70.6 n. it moves down the bowling alley at 1 m/s and strikes a pin with a force of 15.0 n. what is the force that the pin exerts on the bowling ball?
7.2 n
15.0 n
70.6 n
85.6 n

Explanation:

Step1: Recall Newton's third - law

According to Newton's third - law of motion, for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. When the bowling ball strikes the pin with a force of 15.0 N, the pin exerts an equal and opposite force on the bowling ball.

Answer:

B. 15.0 N