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When a horse pulls a wagon, the force th...

When a horse pulls a wagon, the force that causes the horse to move forward is the force

A

cart on the ground

B

ground on the cart

C

horse on the ground

D

ground on the horse.

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The correct Answer is:
D
Horse moves on the road due to a component of reactional force of ground on the horse acting horizontally.
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