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1. in track and field, there is an event called the shot put. in this event, players push

a heavy, solid metal ball, known as a shot, as far as possible. the distance the
shot travels is measured, and the furthest distance from the start wins.
which statement best demonstrates newtons third law in this scenario?
a. the shot stays at rest until acted on by the force of the throw by the player.
b. the greater the force applied to the shot, the greater its acceleration and the
further it will travel.
c. the greater the mass of the shot, the lesser the acceleration
d. as the shot is thrown, it exerts an opposite force on the thrower.

Explanation:

Newton's Third Law states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. When the thrower exerts a force on the shot (action), the shot exerts an equal and opposite force on the thrower (reaction).

• Option A is an example of Newton's First Law (an object at rest stays at rest until acted upon by an external force).
• Option B is related to Newton's Second Law ($F = ma$, where force is related to mass and acceleration).
• Option C is also based on Newton's Second Law ($a=\frac{F}{m}$, when force is constant, mass and acceleration are inversely related).
• Option D correctly shows the action - reaction pair as described by Newton's Third Law.

Answer:

D. As the shot is thrown, it exerts an opposite force on the thrower.