Option (iv) is correct because according to Newton’s third law of motion, whenever two objects interact during a collision, they exert equal and opposite forces on each other regardless of differences in their masses.
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A cushioned landing mat increases the impact time during which the athlete’s downward velocity reduces to zero. According to Newton’s second law, extending the duration reduces acceleration, thereby significantly reducing the impact force and preventing injury.
Sonal Chauhan
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Option (i) is correct because block P experiences an unbalanced net force of 1 N towards the right, while block Q moves at constant velocity, meaning the net external force acting upon Q is zero.