Newton's Third Law Questions

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What is Newton's Third Law of Motion?

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Newton's Third Law of Motion states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.

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True or False: Newton's third law of motion states that the forces two objects exert on each other are always equal in magnitude but opposite in direction.

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True

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When you push a wall, what type of force does the wall exert back on you?

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The wall exerts an equal and opposite force.

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True or False: Newton's third law of motion can be applied to explain the motion of planets around the sun.

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False

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When a person jumps off a boat onto the dock, in which direction does the boat move?

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The boat moves in the opposite direction.

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According to Newton's third law of motion, for every action, there is an equal and opposite __________.

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reaction

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

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When you sit in a chair, your body exerts a downward force on the chair, and the chair exerts an equal upward force on your body.

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What happens to a rocket when it expels gas downwards?

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The rocket moves upwards due to the equal and opposite reaction of the expelled gas.

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How does Newton's Third Law apply to swimming?

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When a swimmer pushes water backwards, the water pushes the swimmer forward.

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What is the relationship between action and reaction forces?

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Action and reaction forces are equal in magnitude and opposite in direction.