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Is a 'single isolated force' possible in nature?
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Answer
A single isolated force is not possible. This follows from Newton's third law of motion, according to which to every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. So, the forces must always exist in pairs. When we talk of a single force, we are considering only one aspect of mutual interaction.
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