A book sits on a tabletop. What force is the Newton's third law pair to the force that Earth exerts on the book? Choose the correct answer with the best explanation. O The force that the table exerts on the book because it is equal and opposite in direction to the force that Earth exerts on the book O The force that the book exerts on Earth because it is equal and opposite in direction to the force that Earth exerts on the book O The force that the table exerts on the book because the table and the book are touching each other The force that the table exerts on the book because it describes the same interaction O The force that the book exerts on Earth because it describes the same interaction

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### Question:

A book sits on a tabletop. What force is the Newton’s third law pair to the force that Earth exerts on the book? Choose the correct answer with the best explanation.

### Multiple Choice Options:

1. **The force that the table exerts on the book because it is equal and opposite in direction to the force that Earth exerts on the book**
2. **The force that the book exerts on Earth because it is equal and opposite in direction to the force that Earth exerts on the book**
3. **The force that the table exerts on the book because the table and the book are touching each other**
4. **The force that the table exerts on the book because it describes the same interaction**

### Selected Incorrect Answer:

- **The force that the table exerts on the book because it describes the same interaction**

This answer is incorrect. In Newton's third law of motion, for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. Therefore, the correct pair to the force that Earth exerts on the book is the force that the book exerts on Earth.

### Explanation:

Newton’s third law states that every action has an equal and opposite reaction. When the Earth exerts a gravitational force on the book (action), the book exerts an equal and opposite force back on the Earth (reaction).

The correct answer among the choices is:

- **The force that the book exerts on Earth because it is equal and opposite in direction to the force that Earth exerts on the book**

### Summary:

When explaining forces in context with Newton’s third law, it is essential to identify the action-reaction pair correctly. In this scenario, the gravitational force that Earth exerts on the book is paired with the force that the book exerts back on Earth. These forces are equal in magnitude and opposite in direction.
Transcribed Image Text:### Question: A book sits on a tabletop. What force is the Newton’s third law pair to the force that Earth exerts on the book? Choose the correct answer with the best explanation. ### Multiple Choice Options: 1. **The force that the table exerts on the book because it is equal and opposite in direction to the force that Earth exerts on the book** 2. **The force that the book exerts on Earth because it is equal and opposite in direction to the force that Earth exerts on the book** 3. **The force that the table exerts on the book because the table and the book are touching each other** 4. **The force that the table exerts on the book because it describes the same interaction** ### Selected Incorrect Answer: - **The force that the table exerts on the book because it describes the same interaction** This answer is incorrect. In Newton's third law of motion, for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. Therefore, the correct pair to the force that Earth exerts on the book is the force that the book exerts on Earth. ### Explanation: Newton’s third law states that every action has an equal and opposite reaction. When the Earth exerts a gravitational force on the book (action), the book exerts an equal and opposite force back on the Earth (reaction). The correct answer among the choices is: - **The force that the book exerts on Earth because it is equal and opposite in direction to the force that Earth exerts on the book** ### Summary: When explaining forces in context with Newton’s third law, it is essential to identify the action-reaction pair correctly. In this scenario, the gravitational force that Earth exerts on the book is paired with the force that the book exerts back on Earth. These forces are equal in magnitude and opposite in direction.
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