Newton's Third Law of Motion

Newton's Third Law of Motion

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Flashcard

Science

6th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

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

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is Newton's Third Law of Motion?

Back

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

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NGSS.MS-PS2-1

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an action force?

Back

An action force is the initial force exerted by an object.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-1

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a reaction force?

Back

A reaction force is the force exerted in response to an action force.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-1

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Example of action and reaction forces in swimming?

Back

Action: Swimmer pushes water back; Reaction: Water pushes swimmer forward.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-1

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens when a foot pushes down on the floor?

Back

The floor pushes back against the foot with equal force.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-1

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

If you push harder on the ground, what happens to the reaction force?

Back

The reaction force increases.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-1

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an example of Newton's Third Law in sports?

Back

A basketball player jumping off the ground pushes down on the floor, and the floor pushes him up.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-1

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