Question

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action-reaction forces are
equal in magnitude and point in the same direction.
equal in magnitude but point in opposite directions.
unequal in magnitude but point in the same direction.
unequal in magnitude and point in opposite directions

Explanation:

According to Newton's third law of motion, action - reaction forces are equal in magnitude and opposite in direction. So we analyze each option:

• Option 1: Action - reaction forces do not point in the same direction, so this is wrong.
• Option 2: This matches the description of Newton's third law (equal in magnitude, opposite in direction).
• Option 3: Action - reaction forces are equal in magnitude, so this is wrong.
• Option 4: Action - reaction forces are equal in magnitude, so this is wrong.

Answer:

B. equal in magnitude but point in opposite directions.