Newton's Third Law of Motion

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What does Newton's Third Law of Motion state?

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

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What is the reaction force when a swimmer pushes on the water?

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The water pushes on the hand and the swimmer moves forward.

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What happens if a gymnast decreases the force they exert on a trampoline?

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The gymnast will be pushed back by the trampoline with less force and not go as high into the air.

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If a baseball player bats a ball with a force of 1,000 N, what is the reaction force of the ball against the bat?

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1,000 N.

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What is the action when a swimmer pushes off the wall of the pool?

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Swimmer pushes off the wall of the pool.

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Define action and reaction forces in Newton's Third Law.

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Action and reaction forces are equal in size but opposite in direction.

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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.

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What is the significance of the equal and opposite reaction in sports?

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It explains how athletes can use their movements to propel themselves or objects.

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How does Newton's Third Law apply to walking?

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When you push your foot backward against the ground, the ground pushes you forward.

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What happens to the forces when two objects collide?

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The forces they exert on each other are equal and opposite.

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