Reaction_(physics) Reaction_(physics)

Reaction (physics) - Definition and Overview

In classical physics, a reaction is defined by Newton's third law that can be formulated like

  • Whenever one body exerts force upon a second body, the second body exerts an equal and opposite force upon the first body or also
  • For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. One must never forget that these two forces are exerted on different bodies.

The idea that any given force has a pair or opposite force.

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