Equal and Opposite but Not Balanced Because action and reaction forces are equal and opposite, you might think
they would cancel out, as balanced forces do. But you would be wrong.
Balanced forces are equal and opposite forces that act on the same object.
That's why they cancel out. Action-reaction forces are equal and opposite
forces that act on different objects, so they don't cancel out. In fact, they often
result in motion. Think about Jerod again. He applies force with his foot to the
ground, whereas the ground applies force to Jerod and the skateboard,
causing them to move forward.
If the forces are equal and opposite, why do they not cancel out?

You are a researcher for a golf club manufacturer. you are given two identical looking cubes of a metal alloy. you are informed that they are made of the exact same material, but one is crystalline, whereas the other is amorphous. it is your job to determine which one is amorphous this one is more stress-resistant and is useful in reinforcing golf clubs. which of the following is the best way to determine which is which? a. determine the density of each cube. the more dense one is the amorphous solid. b. melt both cubes and look for a broader range of melting temperatures. the one that melts over a broader range of temperatures is the amorphous solid. c. determine the density of each cube. the less dense cube is the amorphous solid. d. melt both cubes and measure the range of melting temperatures. the one that melts over a narrower range of temperatures is the amorphous solid.