Reaction

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A reaction is normally any response that is caused by some other event. Types of reaction are:

  • Chain
  • Chemical
  • Emotional
  • Light
  • Nuclear
  • Physical reaction -From Newton's third law: "For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction". The idea that any one force has an opposite force.
  • Reflexive
  • Political - The reaction is the attitude of the reactionaries
  • Risk management - The reaction is what happens when a possible hazard is found.
  • see also Adverse drug reaction