Newton's Third Law: Action/Reaction Forces

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What is Newton's Third Law of Motion?

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For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.

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Can a force be exerted by one object on itself?

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No, a force cannot be exerted by one object on itself.

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What is an example of an action-reaction force pair?

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A swimmer pushes the water backwards (action), and the water pushes the swimmer forward (reaction).

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In the context of Newton's Third Law, what happens when a bowling ball rolls into a bowling pin?

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The bowling pin pushes back on the bowling ball.

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What is an action-reaction force pair in the context of a cannon and cannonball?

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The cannon pushes on the cannonball (action), and the cannonball pushes back on the cannon (reaction).

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What is the significance of action-reaction force pairs in everyday life?

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They explain how objects interact with each other, such as walking, swimming, and driving.

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What is an example of an action-reaction force pair when a person walks?

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The person's feet push backward on the ground (action), and the ground pushes forward on the person's feet (reaction).

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How do action-reaction forces relate to motion?

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They are responsible for the changes in motion of objects when they interact.

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What is the relationship between action and reaction forces?

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They are equal in magnitude and opposite in direction.

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Can action-reaction forces cancel each other out?

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No, they act on different objects and do not cancel each other out.