Newton's Third Law: Action-Reaction

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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 an action force?

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The force exerted by one object onto another.

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What is a reaction force?

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

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If a player throws a ball, what is the action force?

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The player impacting the ball.

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If a player throws a ball, what is the reaction force?

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The force of the ball impacting the player.

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True or False: According to Newton's third law, forces come in pairs.

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True.

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What happens when an object is pushed?

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It always pushes back with an equal and opposite force.

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If a rocket pushes exhaust with a force of 10,000 N, how much force does it go forward?

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10,000 N.

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What does 'equal and opposite' mean in Newton's Third Law?

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It means that the forces are the same in strength but act in opposite directions.

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Can you give an example of Newton's Third Law in everyday life?

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When you jump off a small boat, you push the boat backward as you move forward.