Physics A-Level
Newton's third law pair
What Newton's third law pair means in Physics A-Level, as defined for AQA.
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The force is mutual: each mass pulls the other equally, so the force on each mass is equal in magnitude and opposite in direction.
Topics that use Newton's third law pair
- Newton's law (A-level only) (AQA A-Level)
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