The air outside of a car exerts a force of about 100,000 newtons on the windshie
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Question
The air outside of a car exerts a force of about 100,000 newtons on the windshield of a car. Why doesn't the car windshield break under this force? Select one: a. Newton's 1st Law! The air inside the car is also exerting a 100,000 newton force on the windshield, but in the opposite direction. b. Newton's 2nd Law! The 100,000 newton force just gives the car a large acceleration. c. Newton's 3rd Law! The windshield pushes back on the air outside the car with an equal force of 100,000 newtons. d. Glass is just really strong.
Explanation / Answer
c. Newton's 3rd Law! The windshield pushes back on the air outside the car with an equal force of 100,000 newtons
Every action has an equal and opposite reaction