Which of These Pairs of Forces Is an Example of an Action-Reaction

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Multiple Choice

Which of these pairs of forces is an example of an action-reaction pair by Newton's third law?

• A) for a dog pulling on its leash, the force of the dog on the leash and the force of the leash on the dog
• B) for a baseball player sliding into first base, the force of the baseball player on his shoes and the friction force of the ground on his shoes
• C) for a tugboat pulling a barge, the force of the water on the barge and the force of the barge on the tugboat
• D) for the solar system, the force of the Sun on Earth and the force of the Sun on Mars

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Definitions:

Perfectly Balanced

A term often used in data analysis or statistics to describe a situation where elements are distributed equally or in perfect symmetry.

Trial

An attempt or test to perform a task, or the use of something in experiment to determine its efficiency or effectiveness.

Independent Events

Two or more events where the occurrence or outcome of one event does not affect the occurrence or outcome of the other.

P(A ∩ B)

The probability that events A and B both occur at the same time.