Newton's 3rd Law Review

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What does Newton's 3rd Law state?

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

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What happens when a bowling ball strikes a bowling pin?

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The force applied to the pin by the ball is equal to the force applied by the ball.

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What is the relationship between two objects when one exerts a force on the other?

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If object A exerts a force on object B, then B exerts an equal and opposite force on A.

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Which law explains the forces that allow a rocket to launch?

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Newton's 3rd Law.

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What does the law of conservation of momentum state about colliding objects?

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The combined momentum before the collision is equal to the combined momentum after the collision.

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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, you push the boat backward as you move forward.

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What is the significance of balanced forces?

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Balanced forces result in an object being at rest or moving at a constant speed.

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How does mass affect the force exerted in a collision?

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The greater the mass of an object, the greater the force it can exert upon impact.

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What is an action-reaction pair?

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An action-reaction pair consists of two forces that are equal in size, but opposite in direction.

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

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When a swimmer pushes water backward, the water pushes the swimmer forward.