AP Physics 1easymcq1 pt

A baseball player hits a ball with a bat. The force of the ball on the bat compared with the force of the bat on the ball is

A.equal in magnitude and opposite in direction
B.larger because the bat is more massive
C.smaller because the ball accelerates more
D.equal in magnitude and the same direction

Explanation

Core Concept

Newton's third law: the two forces form an action-reaction pair.

Correct Answer

Aequal in magnitude and opposite in direction

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