Adam and Linda are competitors in the area of computer sales. They were both in an elevator on their way to see a potential client on the 14th floor. When the doors opened on the 10th floor Adam wanted to push Linda out of the elevator so he could get to the client first. When the doors opened Adam pushed her from behind. Linda did not see what Adam was doing until after she was pushed. Which statement is correct?

A. Adam committed an assault but not a battery.

B. Adam committed an assault and a battery.

C. Adam committed neither an assault nor a battery.

D. Adam committed a battery but not an assault.