Newtons 3rd Law

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Newtons law states that for every action, there is an_________ reaction

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equal and opposite

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Do forces occur in pairs?

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False

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The forces in a force pair are in _______ direction

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opposite

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When a small car pushes a big truck, the truck applies an equal and opposite force on the car. True or False?

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True

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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 happens when you push against a wall?

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The wall pushes back with an equal and opposite force.

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If you jump off a small boat, what happens to the boat?

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The boat moves backward due to the equal and opposite reaction.

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

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Walking: when you push your foot backward against the ground, the ground pushes you forward.

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What does it mean that forces are 'equal and opposite'?

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It means that the strength and direction of the forces are the same but act in opposite directions.

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Can you give an example of a force pair?

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A person sitting on a chair: the person exerts a downward force on the chair, and the chair exerts an equal upward force on the person.