A body of mass 20 kg standing on the floor exerts a force of 200 N on the floor. How much force will the floor exert on the body?

4000

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20 N

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200 N

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400 N

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The correct option is B 200 N
According to Newton's 3rd law of motion, every action has equal and opposite reaction.
Thus the floor exerts the same force on the body as the body exerts on the floor i.e $200$ N.

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A body of mass 20 kg standing on the floor exerts a force of 200 N on the floor. How much force will the floor exert on the body?

The correct option is B 200 NAccording to Newton's 3rd law of motion, every action has equal and opposite reaction.Thus the floor exerts the same force on the body as the body exerts on the floor i.e 200 N.

The correct option is B 200 N
According to Newton's 3rd law of motion, every action has equal and opposite reaction.
Thus the floor exerts the same force on the body as the body exerts on the floor i.e $200$ N.