Question

seth is playing basketball and jumps in the air to make a shot. which statement describes how newtons second law of motion is involved in this interaction? the basketballs horizontal velocity remains constant until it hits the backboard. when seth jumps, the ground exerts an upward force on seth that is equal to the downward force that seth exerts on the ground. in order to accelerate upward, seth must exert a force on the ground that is greater than his weight.

Explanation:

Newton's second law is $F = ma$, where force ($F$), mass ($m$), and acceleration ($a$) are related. For Seth to accelerate upward, according to the law, the net - force acting on him must be upward. His weight acts downward, so he must exert a force on the ground greater than his weight to get an upward acceleration as the ground then exerts a greater - than - his - weight upward reaction force on him. The first option is about Newton's first law (inertia), and the second option is about Newton's third law (action - reaction).

Answer:

In order to accelerate upward, Seth must exert a force on the ground that is greater than his weight.