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Newton's 3rd Law of Motion

Newton's 3rd Law of Motion

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Flashcard

Science

6th - 8th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

NGSS
MS-PS2-1, MS-PS2-2

Standards-aligned

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does Newton's 3rd Law of Motion state?

Back

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

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-1

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an example of Newton's 3rd Law of Motion in everyday life?

Back

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

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-1

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between balanced and unbalanced forces?

Back

Balanced forces do not change the motion of an object, while unbalanced forces cause an object to accelerate.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

In a force pair, how are the forces related?

Back

The forces in a force pair are equal in magnitude and opposite in direction.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-1

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens to the net force when two equal forces act in opposite directions?

Back

The net force is zero.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you calculate net force when forces are acting in opposite directions?

Back

You subtract the smaller force from the larger force.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an example of action-reaction forces in a rocket launch?

Back

Action: the force of the fuel being expelled downward; Reaction: the rocket moving upward.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-1

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