Two students are standing next to each other on a level field. One of the students throws a table tennis ball forward toward a line 2.0 m away. At the same time, the second student throws a bowling ball in the same direction. Both balls take the same time to travel the 2.0 m.Only the second student feels a noticeable backward push when she throws her ball.Which of the following statements explains why only the second student feels a noticeable backward push?
A)The bowling ball exerts a much larger reaction force.
B)The bowling ball undergoes a much larger acceleration
C)The bowling ball requires more force to overcome gravity.
D)The bowling ball converts more inertia into kinetic energy

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The bowling ball exerts a much larger reaction force due to its greater mass, according to Newton's third law of motion. When the second student throws the heavier bowling ball, the reaction force (the backward push) is more noticeable compared to the lighter table tennis ball.

Two Students Are Standing Next to Each Other on a Level