Pull on the two ends of a rubber band. (forget about the spring scales for now.) Does the rubber band stretch? What is the direction of the force applied by the rubber band on your right hand? On your left hand?

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Newton's Laws states that every action has an equal and opposite reaction. The rubber band will stretch . If you pull to the right what direction is the rubber band trying to pull to towards? This is the direction of the force of the rubber band. The case is the same for your left hand.