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For each of the following interactions, identify action

Chapter 4, Problem 4E

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QUESTION:

For each of the following interactions, identify action and reaction forces:

(a) A hammer hits a nail.

(b) Earth gravity pulls down on a book.

(c) A helicopter blade pushes air downward.

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QUESTION:

For each of the following interactions, identify action and reaction forces:

(a) A hammer hits a nail.

(b) Earth gravity pulls down on a book.

(c) A helicopter blade pushes air downward.

ANSWER:

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For following interaction the action and reaction forces in this experiments are

(a). Action force: The force applied by the hammer on Nail.

Reaction force:the hammer and nail are equal in magnitude but they don't have equal mass. This causes a difference in acceleration a/c to Newton's second law so here reaction force is the nail applies opposite force on hammer.

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