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OpenStudy (twizttiez):

In a basketball game, a player shoots a jump shot. What force actually causes the player to jump into the air? A. the floor pushing up on the player B. the player pushing down on the floor C. the push of the ball on the floor D. the push of the floor on the ball

OpenStudy (twizttiez):

@AlexandervonHumboldt2 @happyrosy

OpenStudy (twizttiez):

B?

OpenStudy (alexandervonhumboldt2):

yes i think so

OpenStudy (twizttiez):

Okaii one more

OpenStudy (twizttiez):

Wait let me see what @Abhisar has to say

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Yes I agree. The answer is B

OpenStudy (abhisar):

To jump, the player pushes the floor downwards and in return the floor pushes the player upwards. (Newton's 3rd law)

OpenStudy (twizttiez):

Thanks @Abhisar

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