Newton's 3rd Law

Newton's 3rd Law

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Physics

8th - 10th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does Newton's 3rd Law state?

Back

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

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

When a balloon releases air, it moves in the opposite direction of the escaping air.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens when a small car pushes a big truck?

Back

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

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the reaction force when a cannon fires a cannonball?

Back

The cannon moving backwards.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why do action-reaction forces never cancel each other out?

Back

They act on different objects.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Define 'action force' in the context of Newton's 3rd Law.

Back

The force exerted by one object on another.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Define 'reaction force' in the context of Newton's 3rd Law.

Back

The force exerted by the second object back on the first.

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