Since the action and reaction are exactly equal and oppositely directed, how can there be a net force on an object?

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Maliyah Allison

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Since the action and reaction are exactly equal and oppositely directed, how can there be a net force on an object?

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Efrain Rojas · Answer 1

Answer: Net force is the summation of all the forces involved or acting on an object.

Explanation: For action and reaction situation it states that the Fa = - Fb. Both forces with equal magnitudes but opposite direction will cancel out each other having a zero net force.