Newton's 3ʳᵈ Law of Motion states that
A) action and reaction are equal and opposite
B) force equals mass times acceleration
C) an object moves at a constant velocity unless a force acts
D) the force of gravity decreases with increasing distance

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Newton's 3rd Law of Motion specifically states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. Therefore, choice A is the correct answer. Choice B describes Newton's 2nd Law, choice C describes Newton's 1st Law, and choice D describes the inverse square law of gravity.

Newton's 3ʳᵈ Law of Motion States That