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5 July, 09:31

What is the reaction force of a hammer hitting a nail?

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  1. 5 July, 10:06
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    Newton's 3rd law says that for every force there is an equal and opposite reaction force.

    So for the force of the hammer hitting the nail, there is a force equal in magnitude exerted back on the hammer by the nail (and is "opposite" because it's in the other direction and on the hammer.)
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