College Physics (7th Edition)

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ISBN 13: 978-0-32160-183-4

Chapter 4 - Force and Motion - Learning Path Questions and Exercises - Conceptual Questions - Page 133: 14

Answer

The statement is false. The fact that there are equal and opposite forces on the bat and baseball means that both objects end up moving in opposite directions, not that the two forces cancel out.

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The statement is false. The fact that there are equal and opposite forces on the bat and baseball means that both objects end up moving in opposite directions, not that the two forces cancel out.
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