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A boy of weight 500 N sits on a chair. What reaction force acts on the boy?

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Answer:
-500n is the answer
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Answer:

–500 N

Explanation:

Action and reaction forces are equal in magnitude but opposite in direction. The negative sign indicates opposite direction (Refer to Newton's 3rd Law of motion).

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