Newtons third law of motion

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  • What is Newton's third law of motion?
    When a force acts on an object, an equal and opposite force acts back. These are known as action-reaction pairs.
  • What is happening when a car drives along a road?
    The wheel exerts a force in the reverse direction on the road, at the same time, the road exerts a force in the forward direction on the wheel. These two forces are equal in magnitude but opposite in direction.