Question

7 a 10.0 kg cannonball is fired from a 145 kg cannon with a force of 850.0 n to the east. what is the force acting on the cannon? 850.0 n to the east 145 n to the east 145 n to the west 850.0 n to the west

Explanation:

Step1: Newton's third law

According to Newton's third law, for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.

Step2: Analyze the forces

The cannon exerts a force of \(850.0\) N to the east on the cannon - ball. So the cannon - ball exerts a force of \(850.0\) N to the west on the cannon.

Answer:

850.0 N to the west