Question

Forces of action and reaction are:

• A. equal and in same direction
• B. equal and in opposite direction
• C. unequal and in same direction
• D. unequal and opposite

Answer 1

The correct option is B

equal and in opposite direction

Explanation of correct option

(B): equal and in the opposite direction

The answer depends upon Newton’s third law of motion which states that

Every action gives an equal and opposite reaction.

Hence, Forces of action and reaction are equal and in the opposite direction. Hence option (b) is correct.