Question

two objects are interacting, but stay stationary. which best describes what is happening to the action and reaction forces? there are no forces acting on the objects. the forces are equal and opposite each other. one object is exerting more force than the other. their forces are occurring at different times.

Explanation:

According to Newton's third - law, for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. When two objects are interacting but remain stationary, it means the net force on each object is zero. This occurs because the action and reaction forces are equal in magnitude and opposite in direction, balancing each other out.

Answer:

The forces are equal and opposite each other.