Is the Combined Force Exerted by Student and Fish 80N?

[Brittykitty]

If a student out fishing pulls on a fish with a force of 40 N and the fish pulls back with a force
of 40 N, what is the force exerted on the student and the fish at the same time?

40+40= 80N?

is that correct?

 

[PhanthomJay]

If a student out fishing pulls on a fish with a force of 40 N and the fish pulls back with a force
of 40 N, what is the force exerted on the student and the fish at the same time?

40+40= 80N?

is that correct?

No. Think about Newton's 3rd law.