Action and reaction are equal but opposite in direction. These forces always act in pairs. Do they balance each other? Can bodies move under an action-reaction pair?
Action and reaction forces act on different bodies, so they do not cancel each other out. Since they act on separate objects, they can cause motion, as seen when a swimmer pushes water backward and moves forward. Related Questions: When a motorcyclist hits a stationary car, he may fly off the motorcycle, and the driver … Read more