Newton's 3rd Law

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What does Newton's Third Law state?

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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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An action force is a push or pull that one object exerts on another.

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What is a reaction force?

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A reaction force is the force exerted by an object in response to an action force.

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Give an example of Newton's Third Law in action.

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When a rocket launches, the engines push down on the ground (action), and the ground pushes the rocket up (reaction).

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What happens when a baseball player catches a ball?

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The ball exerts a force on the glove (action), and the glove exerts an equal force back on the ball (reaction).

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What is the relationship between action and reaction forces?

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They are equal in strength and opposite in direction.

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What is a force?

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A force is a push or pull that acts on an object as a result of its interaction with another object.

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What is an example of equal and opposite forces?

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A person sitting in a chair exerts a downward force on the chair, and the chair exerts an equal upward force on the person.

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How do action and reaction forces affect motion?

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They can change the motion of an object, but they do not cancel each other out because they act on different objects.

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What is the significance of Newton's Third Law in sports?

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It explains how athletes use action and reaction forces to perform movements, like jumping or throwing.