Question

A mosquito is smashed on the windshield of a bus with a mass of 5,376 kg. The fly experiences a force of 63 Newtons. How much force will the bus windshield experience?

A) 63 Newtons
B) 0 Newtons
C) 5,376 Newtons
D) 5,439 Newtons.

Answer 1

Using Newton's Third Law of Motion, the bus windshield experiences the same amount of force as the mosquito which is 63 Newtons.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question relates to the concept of Newton's Third Law of Motion, which states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. In the scenario where a mosquito is smashed on the windshield of a bus, the force experienced by the mosquito is also experienced by the bus windshield but in the opposite direction. Therefore, if the mosquito experiences a force of 63 Newtons, the bus windshield will experience a force of 63 Newtons as well.

Thus, the correct answer to the question is A) 63 Newtons.