Newton's 3rd Law

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What is Newton's 3rd Law of Motion?

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

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What is another name for Newton's 3rd Law?

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The Law of Action - Reaction.

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What happens to a boat when a person steps out onto the dock?

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The boat moves backward as the person moves forward.

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If a balloon releases air, what direction does it move?

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The balloon goes up.

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What occurs when a small car pushes a big truck?

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The truck applies an equal and opposite force on the car.

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What is the relationship between action and reaction forces?

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They are equal in magnitude and opposite in direction.

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What does it mean when we say 'an object at rest tends to stay at rest'?

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An object will not change its state of motion unless acted upon by a net external force.

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

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

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What happens if the action force is greater than the reaction force?

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The object with the greater force will accelerate in its direction.

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How does friction relate to Newton's 3rd Law?

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Friction is a force that opposes motion, but it also follows the action-reaction principle.