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Newton's third law is derived from:

Correct answer: D. Newton's second law

  • A. Newton's first law
  • B. Both of these
  • C. None of these
  • D. Newton's second law

Explanation

Newton's second law tells us that Fnet = 0 and Newton's third law states that to every action, there is always an equal and opposite reaction. Mathematically, FAB = -FBA. When both forces, acting opposite, will be equal then the net force will be zero as implied by the second law.The diagram below simplifies Newton's third law of motion;

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