Which of these pairs of forces is an example of an action-reaction pair by Newton's third law?
A) for a dog pulling on its leash, the force of the dog on the leash and the force of the leash on the dog
B) for a baseball player sliding into first base, the force of the baseball player on his shoes and the friction force of the ground on his shoes
C) for a tugboat pulling a barge, the force of the water on the barge and the force of the barge on the tugboat
D) for the solar system, the force of the Sun on Earth and the force of the Sun on Mars

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Newton's third law states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. The force of the dog on the leash and the force of the leash on the dog are equal in magnitude and opposite in direction, making them an action-reaction pair.

Which of These Pairs of Forces Is an Example of an Action-Reaction