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QAccording to Newton's third law, what happens when a body A applies a force FA on a body B?

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  • A Body A moves in the opposite direction ✔ ✖
  • B Body B reacts with force FB on body A, which is equal to FA in magnitude and opposite in direction ✔ ✖
  • C Both body A and B move in opposite directions ✔ ✖
  • D Both body A and B move in the same direction ✔ ✖
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According to Newton's third law, for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. When a body A applies a force FA on a body B, body B reacts with force FB on body A, which is equal to FA in magnitude and opposite in direction.
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