The "reaction" force does not cancel the "action" force because:
A)the action force is greater than the reaction force
B)they act on different bodies
C)they are in the same direction
D)the reaction force exists only after the action force is removed
E)the reaction force is greater than the action force

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The reaction force is equal in magnitude and opposite in direction to the action force, but they act on different bodies, so they cannot cancel each other out.

The "Reaction" Force Does Not Cancel the "Action" Force Because