STEMscopes Newton's Third Law Vocab

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What is a spring scale used for?

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To measure force or weight of an object.

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Which of the following is an example of motion?

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A moving bicycle.

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Define collision.

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An event that occurs when two or more objects come into contact with each other.

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When two objects collide, what happens to their motion?

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Their motion can change.

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What is the unit of measurement for force?

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Newton (N).

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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 is force?

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A push or pull on an object.

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What is inertia?

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The tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion.

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What is an example of a contact force?

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Friction.

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What is an example of a non-contact force?

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Gravity.

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