The figure shows a light extended spring exerting a force F s to the left on a b

Question

The figure shows a light extended spring exerting a force Fs to the left on a block.

(i) Does the block exert a force on the spring? Select all that apply.

(ii) Does the spring exert a force on the wall? Select all that apply.

The figure shows a light extended spring exerting a force Fs to the left on a block. (i) Does the block exert a force on the spring? Select all that apply. Its magnitude is equal to Fs. Yes, to the right. Its magnitude is larger than Fs. Yes, to the left. No, it does not. Its magnitude is smaller than Fs. (ii) Does the spring exert a force on the wall? Select all that apply. Its magnitude is smaller than Fs. Yes, to the right. Its magnitude is equal to Fs. Its magnitude is larger than Fs. No, it does not. Yes, to the left.

Explanation / Answer

yes it will exert an equal and apposite force on the spring also i.e Fs according to the newtons third law and the direction is to the right of it.
yes the spring also exert a force equal to Fs on the wall and direction is to the right

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