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Action and reaction forces are equal in magnitude and opposite in direction. Why do they not cancel each other out to produce a net force of zero?
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Action and reaction forces are equal in magnitude and opposite in direction. Why do they not cancel each other out to produce a net force of zero?

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Action and reaction forces don't cancel each other out because they act on separate objects... hope tht helps
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