Question #216ce
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Feb 5, 2018
According to Newton's third law, these forces must be equal in magnitude.
Explanation:
Newton's third law applies to any situation in which a force is applied by one object one a second object. It states that the "reaction" force (as it is often called) must be equal in magnitude and opposite in direction to the "action" force.
Note however, that there is no special significance to calling one "action" and the other "reaction". This is merely for convenience.
When the bug applies a force to the windshield, the windshield (the second object) applies an equal force to the bug (the first object).
