Newton's 3rd Law

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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 an action force?

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An action force is a force that one object exerts on another object.

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What is a reaction force?

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

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Give an example of Newton's 3rd 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 happens when two equal forces act in opposite directions?

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They cancel each other out, resulting in no net movement.

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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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How do arrows represent forces?

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Arrows show the strength and direction of forces acting on an object.

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What is the relationship between action and reaction forces?

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They are equal in strength and opposite in direction.

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What is an example of action and reaction forces in sports?

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When a soccer player kicks a ball, the action is the kick, and the reaction is the ball pushing back on the player's foot.

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What is the significance of the phrase 'equal and opposite'?

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It means that forces always come in pairs that are equal in size but opposite in direction.