Newton's Third Law: Action & Reaction Study Jams FLASHCARDZIZ

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What is Newton's Third Law of Motion?

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

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What happens to an object when it accelerates?

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It changes speed and direction.

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What occurs when two objects collide according to Newton's Third Law?

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They hit each other with the same force in opposite directions.

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If two objects collide and accelerate at the same rate, what can be said about their masses?

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They have equal mass.

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How do action and reaction forces work in a collision?

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Both objects exert equal force on each other.

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What is an example of Newton's Third 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 force and motion in Newton's laws?

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Force causes changes in motion.

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What is inertia as described in Newton's First Law?

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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 the acceleration of an object?

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Greater mass results in less acceleration for the same force applied.

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What is the formula for calculating force?

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Force = mass x acceleration (F = ma).