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Laws of Motion
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In the figure shown, what is the force exerted by D on C?

Answer

The sum of masses of A, B and C is 17 kg.
Therefore the force exerted by C on D is 17 g N.
Now, according to Newton’s third law action and reaction are equal and opposit. Thus, forces exerted by D on C is also 17 g N. 

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