A boy is pushing forward on a crate with a force of 100 newtons. The reaction force is ...

1. the crate pushing back on the boy with a force of 100 newtons.

2. the crate moving forward at a constant rate.

3. the crate remaining at rest with a weight of 100 newtons.

4. the crate accelerating 10 m/s2 forward.

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Asa Barrera

Physics

13 September, 09:08

A boy is pushing forward on a crate with a force of 100 newtons. The reaction force is ...

1. the crate pushing back on the boy with a force of 100 newtons.

2. the crate moving forward at a constant rate.

3. the crate remaining at rest with a weight of 100 newtons.

4. the crate accelerating 10 m/s2 forward.

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Yadira · Answer 1

According to Newtons 3rd law of Motion, for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. So if the boy is pushing forward on a crate with a force of 100 newtons, the crate is pushing back on the boy with a force of 100 newtons.