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What is the relationship described by Newton's third law of motion?.
- A.For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.
- B.Force equals mass times acceleration.
- C.An object in motion stays in motion.
- D.An object at rest stays at rest.
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- For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.
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Newton's third law states that for every force exerted, there is a reaction force that is equal in size but opposite in direction. This principle is crucial in understanding interactions between objects.
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