Action and Reaction Pairs (Newton's Third Law)

Front

What is Newton's Third Law of Motion?

Back

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

Front

What happens when a balloon releases air downward?

Back

The surface pushes air upward, allowing the balloon to hover.

Front

When a basketball player dribbles the ball, what force does the floor exert on the ball?

Back

The floor pushes upward against the ball.

Front

What is an example of action and reaction in swimming?

Back

When a swimmer pushes backward against the water, the water pushes forward against the swimmer's arms.

Front

What force does the water exert on a flyboard when it pushes down?

Back

The water pushes upward against the flyboard.

Front

Define 'action-reaction pair'.

Back

Two forces that are equal in size, but opposite in direction, acting on two different objects.

Front

What is the effect of pushing down on a surface?

Back

The surface pushes back up with an equal force.

Front

How does a rocket launch relate to Newton's Third Law?

Back

The rocket pushes down on the ground with exhaust gases, and the ground pushes the rocket upward.

Front

What is an example of action and reaction in a car?

Back

When a car's tires push backward against the road, the road pushes the car forward.

Front

What happens when you jump off a small boat?

Back

You push down on the boat, and the boat pushes you upward, causing it to move backward.