Force Question: Hammer vs. Nail Impact

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The discussion centers on a physics question regarding the forces between a hammer and a nail during impact. According to Newton's third law of motion, the force exerted by the hammer on the nail is equal in magnitude and opposite in direction to the force exerted by the nail on the hammer. Therefore, the correct answer to the multiple-choice question is that the forces are the same. The analogy of jumping illustrates this principle, as the force exerted on the Earth is met with an equal force from the Earth. Understanding this concept is crucial for grasping the dynamics of force interactions.
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Homework Statement



a carpenter hits a nail with a hammer. compared to the magnitude of the force the hammer exerts on the nail, the magnitude of the force the nail exerts on the hammer during the contact is

Homework Equations



is there an equation?

the mutiple choice was

1) less
2) greater
3) the same

The Attempt at a Solution



can someone explain me the answer I am confused
 
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It is a question about Newton' third law of motion. Which states that for every force there is an equal and opposite force. That means the nail hits the hammer with the same force as the hammer hits it. Also when you jump you are pushing on the Earth and the Earth pushes back making you "jump" or recoil and the Earth recoils too by a few microns.
 
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