Question

1. -/2 points a box is on europa (3rd largest moon of jupiter). the box weighs 33 lb and is in free fall. how much force is the box exerting on europa and in what direction? lb north up right east west south down left

Explanation:

Step1: Apply Newton's third law

Newton's third law states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. When the box is in free - fall on Europa, the force exerted by Europa on the box (its weight, \(F = 33\) lb) has an equal and opposite reaction force.

Step2: Determine the force and direction

The force exerted by the box on Europa is equal in magnitude to the weight of the box on Europa. The direction is opposite to the force of Europa on the box. Since the force of Europa on the box (weight) is directed towards Europa (we can consider this as "down" in the context of the moon - object interaction), the force of the box on Europa is directed "up".

Answer:

33 lb, Up