What is the law of action reaction?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking for an explanation of the law of action and reaction, which is a fundamental principle in physics that describes how forces act on objects. This law states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction, meaning that forces come in pairs.
Answer
For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.
Newton's third law states that for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction.
Answer for screen readers
Newton's third law states that for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction.
More Information
Newton's third law is fundamental in the study of mechanics and it explains interactions between objects, emphasizing that forces always come in pairs.
Tips
A common mistake is to think that the action and reaction act on the same object, but they actually act on different objects.
Sources
- Science in Action: Newton's Third Law of Motion - spacecenter.org
- Newton's Laws of Motion - NASA Glenn Research Center - .grc.nasa.gov
- Law of action and reaction | physics - Britannica - britannica.com
