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Action-reaction force pairs

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

Definition

Action-reaction force pairs are a pair of forces that two objects exert on each other. These forces are equal in magnitude but opposite in direction.

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