This Fundamental Principle of Physics Is the Basis Behind the Effectiveness

question 29

Multiple Choice

This fundamental principle of physics is the basis behind the effectiveness of a seismometer.

• A) The change of momentum of a body is proportional to the impulse impressed on the body, and happens along the straight line on which that impulse is impressed.
• B) The mutual forces of action and reaction between two bodies are equal, opposite, and collinear.
• C) Every body persists in its state of being at rest or of moving uniformly straight forward, except insofar as it is compelled to change its state by force impressed.
• D) To every action there is always an equal and opposite reaction.

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