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Two objects, A and B, are in contact with each other on a frictionless surface. Object A has a mass of 5 kg, while object B has a mass of 3 kg. Object A exerts a force of 20 Newtons on object B. According to the Third Law of Motion, what is the magnitude of the force exerted by object B on object A?
A) 8 N B) 12 N C) 15 N D) 20 N
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