Action-Reaction Pair

Definition

An action-reaction pair refers to a pair of forces that are equal in magnitude and opposite in direction. These forces act on different objects and are a result of their interaction with each other.

Related terms

Newton's Third Law:

States that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.

Force Pair: A pair of forces acting on two different objects but having equal magnitudes and opposite directions.

Momentum Conservation: The principle stating that the total momentum before and after an interaction remains constant if no external forces act on the system.