Question

In which direction does a Newton's Third Law reaction force act?

A. In the same direction as the action force
O B. In the opposite direction from the action force
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C. It depends on the situation
D. Perpendicular to the action force

Answer 1

B. In the opposite direction from the action force

Step-by-step explanation:

if object A exerts a force on object B, then object B also exerts an equal and opposite force on object A. Notice that the forces are exerted on different objects.