Physics (AS & A Level) · May / June 2026 · Paper 12 · Question 12
9702Momentum and Newton’s laws of motion
Which statement is not a requirement of a pair of forces that obey Newton's third law of motion?
- AThe forces act in opposite directions.
- BThe forces act on different objects.
- CThe forces act on objects in contact.
- DThe forces are of equal magnitude.
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Correct answer: C. The forces act on objects in contact.
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