Question

Which of the following is an example of Newton's third law of motion? an object accelerating toward earth a bouncing ball a floating balloon a satellite orbiting a planet

Answer 1

I believe it's a floating balloon because for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction, so the balloon floats up and eventually floats back down.

Answer 2

If the floating balloon is chosen, then the opposite motion (an object accelerating toward earth) would also be true. So both are incorrect because both have to do with unbalanced forces.

A satellite orbiting a planet is an example of the second law of motion.

A bouncing ball is the answer you want. For every action there is an opposite and equal reaction.