Question

a truck is using a hook to tow a car whose mass is one quarter that of the truck. if the force exerted by the truck on the car is 34000 n, then the force exerted by the car on the truck is
a) 24000 n
b) 12000 n
c) 6000 n
d) 1500 n
e) 34000 n
f) 48000 n

Explanation:

Step1: Recall Newton's third law

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

Step2: Apply the law to the problem

The force exerted by the truck on the car and the force exerted by the car on the truck are action - reaction pairs.

Answer:

E. 34000 N