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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