Multiple choice

When a ball bounces upon falling, which of the following principles is in action?

  1. Newton's Third Law of Motion

  2. Newton's Second Law of Motion

  3. Newton's First Law of Motion

  4. Hook's Law

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Explanation

When a ball hits the ground, it exerts a force on the ground, and the ground exerts an equal and opposite force on the ball, causing it to bounce. This is an application of Newton's Third Law.