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IPhoneDude120:

Jim drops a basketball on the floor, and it bounces upwards. Which of Newton’s laws can be used to explain why this phenomena occurs? Newton’s third law Newton’s third law Newton’s second law Newton’s second law Newton’s first and second laws Newton’s first and second laws Newton’s second and third laws HELP MEEEEEEEEEEEEE

Mathew222:

okay gosh

Mathew222:

i thnik its thrid i dont know i mgit be

heathergreen:

Same

darkknight:

Yes it is the third law, this is because when a action occurs (ball exerts force on ground), an equal and opposite force occurs (ground exerts force on ball), hence why the ball bounces back up.

IPhoneDude120:

@darkknight thank u

darkknight:

np

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