Here's a breakdown:
* Equal: The magnitude of the force exerted by B on A is the same as the magnitude of the force exerted by A on B.
* Opposite: The direction of the force exerted by B on A is opposite to the direction of the force exerted by A on B.
Example:
Imagine you push a wall (body A). You exert a force on the wall. The wall, in turn, exerts an equal and opposite force on you. You feel this force as resistance.
Key Points:
* These forces always occur in pairs. There is no force without an equal and opposite reaction.
* The forces act on different objects. One force acts on body A, while the other acts on body B.
* The forces are simultaneous. They occur at the same time.
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