Regarding action reaction forces

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The discussion centers on the action-reaction forces as described by Newton's Third Law of Motion. When a force is applied to a wall, the wall exerts an equal and opposite force on the hand due to the electromagnetic force at the atomic level. This repulsion occurs because the atoms in the hand repel the atoms in the wall, preventing penetration and resulting in a force being felt by the hand. The interaction is fundamentally rooted in atomic structure and electromagnetic interactions.

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  • Understanding of Newton's Third Law of Motion
  • Basic knowledge of atomic structure
  • Familiarity with electromagnetic forces
  • Concept of force interactions at the atomic level
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  • Study atomic structure and interactions
  • Explore the nature of electromagnetic forces
  • Investigate applications of action-reaction forces in real-world scenarios
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When I apply a force to a wall and the force applies a contrary force, what is causing the wall to apply this force on my hand on the atomic scale?
 
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The electromagnetic force repels the atoms in your hand away from the atoms in the wall.
 

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