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Newton's 3rd Law of Motion

Newton's 3rd Law of Motion

Assessment

Flashcard

Science

6th - 8th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

NGSS
MS-PS2-1, MS-PS3-5, MS-PS2-2

Standards-aligned

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is Newton's 3rd Law of Motion?

Back

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

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-1

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

If an object A exerts a force of 10 N on object B, how much force does object B exert on object A?

Back

10 N in the opposite direction.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-1

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens to a rocket when it expels gas downward?

Back

The rocket moves upward due to the reaction force from the expelled gas.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-1

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How does a swimmer move forward in water?

Back

By pushing water backward, the water pushes the swimmer forward.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-1

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

When you jump off a small boat, the boat moves backward.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-1

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the relationship between action and reaction forces?

Back

They are equal in size but opposite in direction.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-1

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why is it important for a rocket's nozzle to point downward?

Back

To ensure that the exhaust gases push the rocket upward.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

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