Physics
Newton's third law —
- defines the force qualitatively
- defines the force quantitatively
- explains the way a force acts on a body
- gives the direction of force.
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explains the way a force acts on a body
Reason — Newton's third law explains the way a force acts on a body and states that, to every action there is always an equal and opposite reaction.
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