Mike and Johnny are in trouble for scuffling in the school cafeteria. While Mike admits that he pushed Johnny, who immediately fell over backward, Mike claims that Johnny pushed back and is thus just as guilty. From the perspective of physics,
A. Johnny pushed back on Mike, but with less force than Mike exerted on him.
B. Johnny did push back on Mike, with exactly the same amount of force.
C. Johnny didn't push back on Mike.
D. Johnny pushed back on Mike, but with more force than Mike exerted on him.
Answer:B
Mike and Johnny are in trouble for scuffling in the school cafeteria. While Mike admits that he pushed Johnny, who immediately fell over backward, Mike claims that Johnny pushed back and is thus just as guilty. From the perspective of physics,
A. Johnny pushed back on Mike, but with less force than Mike exerted on him. B. Johnny did push back on Mike, with exactly the same amount of force. C. Johnny didn't push back on Mike. D. Johnny pushed back on Mike, but with more force than Mike exerted on him.