Would you agree

1. Apr 13, 2004

wikidrox

No object can ever accelerate, for each of the forces acting on it is balanced by the corresponding reaction force.

2. Apr 13, 2004

Staff: Mentor

No. Action/reaction forces act on different bodies.

3. Apr 13, 2004

wikidrox

I don't understand what you mean. Could you give me an example.

4. Apr 13, 2004

HallsofIvy

Staff Emeritus
If a person standing on iceskates on slick ice throws a ball, the force is on the ball (which goes forward) while the reaction force is on the person (who slides backwards).
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