In Newton’s third law of motion the force acting on two bodies is _____.

Correct option is C

Correct Answer: (c) Equal in magnitude but opposite in direction
Explanation
· Newton’s Third Law of Motion states: “For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.”
· This means that when one body applies a force on another, the second body applies a force of equal strength but in the opposite direction on the first body.
Information Booster
· These forces act on different bodies, not on the same object.
· Action–reaction forces do not cancel out because they act on different bodies.
Additional Knowledge
· Examples:
· A gun recoiling when fired.
· Walking — your foot pushes the ground backward, the ground pushes you forward.