A large semi-truck, with mass 31x crashes into a small sedan with mass x . If the semi-truck exerts a force F on the sedan, what force will the sedan exert on the semi-truck

Force Exerted by Sedan on Truck = - F

Explanation:

This question can easily be solved by using Newton's Third Law of Motion. Newton's Third Law of Motion clearly states that for every action force there exists an equal in magnitude reaction force. However, the direction of the reaction force is opposite to the direction of the action force. Mathematically,

Action Force = - Reaction Force

Hence, we have here:

Force Exerted by Semi Truck on Sedan = F

So, from Newton's Third Law of motion:

Force Exerted by Sedan on Truck = - Force Exerted by Semi Truck on Sedan

Force Exerted by Sedan on Truck = - F

the force required to move the cart is divided by three or 33.33 n.

hi there!

out of the two, (b) precision would be more reasonable.   however, both a and b could be pretty reasonable.

-awesomerepublic   : )