The "reaction" force does not cancel the "action" force because:
Correct answer: B. they are on different bodies
- A. the action force is greater than the reaction force
- B. they are on different bodies
- C. they are in the same direction
- D. the reaction force exists only after the action force is removed
Explanation
For every action there is a reaction. This action and reaction are equal magnitude but opposite in direction. Action and reaction never act on the same body; they act on the different bodies.
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