Newton's Third Law: Action-Reaction

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What does Newton's Third Law state?

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

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Complete the statement: When an object is pushed, it __________________ with an equal and opposite force.

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always pushes back.

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What is the reaction force when a player throws a ball?

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The force of the ball impact on the player.

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True or False: According to Newton's third law, forces come in pairs.

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True.

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What is meant by 'action-reaction pairs'?

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For every action force, there is a reaction force that is equal in size, but opposite in direction.

Front

Give an example of Newton's Third Law in everyday life.

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When you jump off a small boat, you push the boat backward as you move forward.

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What is the significance of the phrase 'equal and opposite' in Newton's Third Law?

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It indicates that forces are balanced; the action and reaction forces are equal in magnitude but opposite in direction.

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How does Newton's Third Law apply to walking?

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When you push your foot backward against the ground, the ground pushes your foot forward, allowing you to walk.

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What happens to the forces in an action-reaction pair?

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They act on different objects and do not cancel each other out.

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In the context of Newton's Third Law, what is an action force?

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An action force is the initial force exerted by one object on another.