Action and reaction forces, as described by Newton's third law of motion: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Action and reaction forces, as described by Newton's third law of motion:
A. Act on the same body
B. Act on different bodies
C. Have different magnitudes but opposite directions
D. Cancel each other completely, producing zero net force
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Newton's third law states that to every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. Crucially, action and reaction forces always act on two different bodies. Because they act on different bodies, they do not cancel each other out, and each body experiences a net force based on the reaction it receives.

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