Newton's 3rd Law Flashcard

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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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How does Newton's 2nd Law relate to acceleration?

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The acceleration of an object depends on the net force acting on it and its mass (F=ma).

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What happens when a paddle pushes water backwards?

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The water pushes the paddle forward with an equal and opposite force, propelling the person forward.

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If a baseball bat hits a baseball with a force of 100 Newtons, what force does the baseball exert on the bat?

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The baseball exerts a force of 100 Newtons in the opposite direction.

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Why do two skaters push off each other and move at different speeds?

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They have different masses, which affects their acceleration.

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What is the relationship between force, mass, and acceleration?

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Force equals mass times acceleration (F=ma).

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

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A rocket propelling itself upward by expelling gas downward.

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What does it mean when we say forces are 'equal and opposite'?

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It means that when one object exerts a force on another, the second object exerts a force of the same magnitude but in the opposite direction.

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How does mass affect the motion of an object when forces are applied?

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Objects with greater mass require more force to achieve the same acceleration as lighter objects.

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What is the significance of the term 'net force'?

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Net force is the total force acting on an object after all the individual forces are combined.