Question

Physics: Why do cars accelerate when the force exerted by the wheels is opposite to the direction of movement?

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Answer 1

The answer is Isacc Newtons third law

Newtons Third Law:

-If object A places a force on object B, then object B places the same size force on object A, but in the opposite direction-

Its like for everything action has an opposite and equal reaction

In this case, object A is the car and object B is force exerted against the ground

Hope this helps!