Newton's Third Law of Motion Review

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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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What does the term 'force' refer to in physics?

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A push or pull on an object that can cause it to change its motion.

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What are the SI units of force?

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Newtons (N).

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If a baseball player bats a ball with a force of 1,000 N, what force does the ball exert on the bat?

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1,000 N.

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What is the reaction force when a book pushes down on a table with a force of 5 N?

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The table pushes back with a force of 5 N.

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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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What is an example of Newton's Third Law 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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What happens to the forces when a rocket pushes exhaust with a force of 10,000 N?

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The rocket moves forward with a force of 10,000 N.

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What is the Law of Action-Reaction?

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It is another name for Newton's Third Law of Motion.

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How does Newton's Third Law apply to swimming?

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Swimmers push water backward, and the water pushes them forward.

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