Newton's 3rd Law of Motion

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What is Newton's 3rd Law of Motion?

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

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What is a force?

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A push or pull on an object.

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What happens to Sphere Y when Sphere X is released?

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Sphere Y will swing away from Sphere X, just as far up as Sphere Y had started.

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What do arrows represent in physics?

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Arrows represent the direction of force, but not its strength or speed.

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What is the force exerted by a ball on a bat when the bat hits the ball with 100 Newtons?

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100 Newtons, opposite direction.

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What is the role of the rocket nozzle?

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The nozzle directs the exhaust gases backward, which pushes the rocket forward.

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What is an example of action and reaction in everyday life?

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

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How does friction affect motion?

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Friction opposes motion, making it harder for objects to slide past each other.

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What is inertia?

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Inertia is the tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion.

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What is the relationship between mass and force?

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The greater the mass of an object, the more force is needed to change its motion.

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