Reaction Force

B2 8+

Synonyms of reaction force

Antonyms of reaction force

Collocations of reaction force

equal and opposite
Frequency: 70 %

According to Newton's third law, every action has an equal and opposite reaction force.

net
Frequency: 60 %

The net reaction force on the system was calculated by summing all the individual forces.

normal
Frequency: 50 %

The normal reaction force exerted by the surface prevented the object from falling through.

external
Frequency: 45 %

The reaction force exerted on the object was due to an external force acting upon it.

resultant
Frequency: 40 %

The resultant reaction force was determined by combining all the individual forces acting on the object.

Idiomatic Expressions for reaction force

  • Phrase: reaction force pair
    Meaning: describes the pair of forces that are equal in magnitude and opposite in direction, acting on two interacting objects
    Usage: In a tug-of-war game, the reaction force pair between the two teams determines the winner.