The correct answer is B) actus reus.
The physical act of committing a crime is actus reus.
Actus reus is a term in Latin. The term refers to a crime. Actus reus is the physical act of a crime. The mental act has another Latin word that is "mens rea." Actus Reus implies voluntary action, the physical action to hurt another person or create damage to property. We are talking about the destruction of private or public property, murder of physical assault.