Newton's 3rd Law of motion

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What is the standard unit force is measured in?

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What does Newton's 3rd Law of Motion state?

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

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In the context of Newton's 3rd Law, what is the action when a skateboarder pushes the ground backwards?

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The action is the skateboarder pushing the ground backwards.

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In the context of Newton's 3rd Law, what is the reaction when a skateboarder pushes the ground backwards?

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The reaction is the skateboard moving forward.

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What is an example of Newton's 3rd Law when sitting in a chair?

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You push down on the chair (action), and the chair pushes up on you (reaction).

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What is the relationship between action and reaction according to Newton's 3rd Law?

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They are equal in magnitude and opposite in direction.

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What is the significance of the term 'opposite' in Newton's 3rd Law?

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It indicates that the reaction force acts in the opposite direction to the action force.

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

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When you push backward on the ground (action), the ground pushes you forward (reaction).

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

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When a swimmer pushes water backwards (action), they move forward (reaction).

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What happens to the forces in Newton's 3rd Law when two objects interact?

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The forces are equal and opposite.

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