Newtons 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.

Front

What happens when a small car pushes a big truck?

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

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Do forces occur in pairs?

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Yes, forces always occur in pairs.

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If a heavy football player and a light one collide, who exerts more force?

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Their forces are equal.

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Can you exert a force on something without it exerting a force back on you?

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No, you cannot exert a force without it exerting a force back.

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

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

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What is the relationship between action and reaction forces?

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They are equal in size but opposite in direction.

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If you push against a wall, what happens?

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The wall pushes back with an equal and opposite force.

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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 does mass affect force in Newton's 3rd Law?

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Mass does not affect the equality of forces; all forces are equal regardless of mass.