Question

A player is catching a ball. Consider the action force to be the impact of the ball against the player's glove. What is the reaction force?

• A. The muscular effort in the player's arm.
• B. The players grip on the ball.
• C. Friction of the ground.
• D. Force that the glove exerts on the ball.

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Force that the glove exerts on the ball.

Reaction force: Force that the glove exerts on the ball is the reaction force opposite to the impact of ball on player's hand.