Question

Select the correct answer.

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Newton's Third Law of Motion

Explanation:

Newton's law of gravity is definitely not applicable to your hands. So we can cross this bad boy out

Newton's First Law is F=MA (force equals mass times acceleration). This is basically the root of most physics but it isn't the reason for your hand being red after hitting a wall.

Newton's Second law deals with velocities and forces, so even though you are apply a force your are not changing the velocity of the wall much.

Newton's Third Law basically says that for whatever force you apply to an object, that object will apply an equal and opposite force back to you. This is why your hand gets red. When you slap the wall with all your strength, the wall hits your hand back with the same amount of force. The 2nd law can also be seen when you're trying to push a desk and it won't budge. You are pushing on it, but the desk is pushing back. (there are multiple other factors applicable like friction but we physicists like to ignore them :) )

I hope this helps!