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For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction.

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If object A imposes a force F on object B, then B exerts an equal and opposite force on A, so B imposes a force of -F (Same magnitude, but in the exact opposite direction) on A.

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Which law of motion describes equal and opposite forces of action and reaction?

Newton's third law of motion states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. This means that whenever one object exerts a force on a second object, the second object exerts an equal and opposite force back on the first object.


Newtons third law of motion is also known as action?

Newton's third law of motion states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. This law highlights the symmetry in forces between interacting objects.


What were the names of Isaac Newton's three laws of motion?

Newton's First Law of Motion is referred to as the Law of Inertia. It states that an object in motion will stay in motion unless acted upon by an outside force. The Second Law of Motion is the definition of Force : Force=mass x acceleration. The Third Law of Motion is the Law of Reciprocity. It states that forces come in equal and opposite pairs. "Every action has an equal and opposite reaction"


What law of motion was newton's most important law?

The First Law is simply a special case of the Second Law. On the other hand, both the Second Law and the Third Law are essential for a complete understanding of motion and forces.


Why is the acceleration called the second law?

I have never seen it called that before. Perhaps whoever used this name meant that it is a law that applies in our real world - as opposed to any other law which you might make up, but which doesn't apply in our world.