41 A pitcher throws a ball toward a player holding a softball bat. The player uses the bat to hit the ball. The bat applies a 10-newton force to the ball.
Which statement correctly describes the reaction force between the bat and ball?
A The reaction force is the force that causes the ball to move toward the bat.
B The reaction force is the force applied to the bat by the player holding the bat.
C The reaction force is the force that pulls the ball toward the ground.
D The reaction force is the force of the ball on the bat.