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Every action has an equal and opposite reaction. Explain.

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According to Newton's third law of motion, every action has an equal and opposite reaction. These two forces act on two different bodies. For example, while swimming, you push the water backward. The water, in turn, pushes you forward. Similarly, while walking, you push the ground backward. The ground then exerts a reaction force on you in the forward direction.

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