Newton's 3rd Law of Motion

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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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Give an example of Newton's Third Law of Motion.

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When you jump on a trampoline, it springs you back into the air.

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What is a force?

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A push or pull on an object.

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What happens when a swimmer pushes against a pool wall?

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The swimmer moves forward due to the reaction force from the wall.

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What is the role of the hammer's head being made of steel?

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It provides a strong force for driving nails and resists the force of the nail pushing back.

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Do all forces occur in pairs?

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Yes, according to Newton's Third Law, all forces occur in pairs.

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What happens to Sphere Y when Sphere X is released from a height?

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Sphere Y will swing away from Sphere X, just as far up as Sphere Y had started.

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What is an example of action and reaction forces?

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A rocket's thrust pushing it out of Earth's atmosphere.

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What is the force of gravity?

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The force that pulls objects toward the center of the Earth.

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What is air resistance?

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The force that opposes the motion of an object through the air.