Newton's 3rd Law of Motion

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What does Newton's 3rd Law of Motion state?

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

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What is meant by 'action' in Newton's 3rd Law?

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An action is a force exerted by one object on another.

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What is meant by 'reaction' in Newton's 3rd Law?

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A reaction is the force exerted by the second object back on the first object.

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Can you exert a force on an object without it exerting a force back on you?

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No, you cannot exert a force on anything unless it also exerts a force on you.

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Forces always come in ___________.

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pairs.

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If a small car pushes a big truck, what happens according to Newton's 3rd Law?

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The truck applies an equal and opposite force on the car.

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

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When a player kicks a ball, the ball exerts an equal and opposite force back on the player's foot.

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What happens when you jump off a small boat onto a dock?

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The boat moves backward as you exert a force forward.

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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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How does Newton's 3rd Law apply to walking?

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When you push down on the ground, the ground pushes you up with an equal force.