When one bumper car hits another, how does the reaction force affect the first car?

a. The car moves in the direction opposite of the action force.

b. The car comes to a stop.

c. The car moves in the same direction as the action force.

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Ryker

23 June, 05:33

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Annabel Berg · Answer 1

A) The car moves in the direction opposite of the action force.

By Newton's 3rd Law, for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.

When one bumper car hits another, how does the reaction force affect the first car?a. The car moves in the direction opposite of the action force.b. The car comes to a stop.c. The car moves in the same direction as the action force.