Action and reaction are always equal and opposite and act on

a single body

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different bodies

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regular bodies

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The correct option is A different bodies
Action and reaction acts always on different bodies.
Consider slapping your friend's cheek with your palm.Action is on friend's cheek and reaction acts on your palm.Action and reaction are equal and opposite.

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