Question

1. which of the following statements are true of the concept of force? list all that apply.

a. a force is a push or pull exerted upon an object which results from the interaction of that object with its environment.
b. bubba approaches billie and gives him a swift shove. timid little billie keeps his hands in his pocket during this interaction. subsequently, while bubba places a force upon billie, billie does not place a force upon bubba.
c. a quarterback throws a football down field. once thrown, the force from the quarterback persists upon the ball to cause it to continue on its upward trajectory towards its peak.

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze option A

According to the definition of force, a force is indeed a push or pull exerted upon an object which results from the interaction of that object with its environment.

Step2: Analyze option B

Based on Newton's third law, for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. So if Bubba places a force upon Billie, Billie also places a force upon Bubba.

Step3: Analyze option C

Once the football is thrown, the force from the quarterback no longer acts on the ball. The ball continues to move due to its inertia.

Answer:

A. A force is a push or pull exerted upon an object which results from the interaction of that object with its environment.