Force pair

Noun

Word Frequency: 0.2

Definitions

1.NounTwo forces acting at the same point with equal magnitude but opposite direction, resulting from Newton's third law ("every action has an equal and opposite reaction").

Synonyms

newton's third law couple force pair shear fundamental force moment of force force field newton's second law support force friction torque

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