Action-Reaction Pair

Definition

An action-reaction pair refers to two forces that are equal in magnitude but opposite in direction. These forces occur simultaneously as a result of interacting objects.

Related terms

Force:

A push or pull that can cause an object to accelerate or change its motion.

Interaction: The effect of one object on another due to a force between them.

Equilibrium:

A state in which the net force and net torque acting on an object are both zero.