Question

which newtons law explains why a basketball bounces up after hitting the floor. a the 2nd law b the 1st law c the 3rd law newtons laws! - checkpoint review #1! by jlkncm 6th grade 7th grade 8th grade newtons laws of motion physics

Explanation:

Newton's third law states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. When a basketball hits the floor, it exerts a force on the floor (action). The floor then exerts an equal and opposite force on the basketball, causing it to bounce back up (reaction).

Answer:

C. The 3rd law