Newton's Third Law

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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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What is the reaction force when you push down on a chair?

Back

The chair pushes you up.

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If a person on a skateboard throws a heavy block to the north, which direction will they be pushed?

Back

South.

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What is an opposing force?

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A force in an opposite direction with the same strength.

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True or False: When you push on a wall, the wall pushes back on you.

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True.

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Newton’s Third Law is also known as the law of _______.

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Action & Reaction.

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What happens to the forces when two objects interact according to Newton's Third Law?

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The forces are equal in magnitude and 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, the boat moves backward.

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What is the significance of action and reaction forces?

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They explain how objects interact and move in response to each other.

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How does Newton's Third Law apply to rocket propulsion?

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Rockets push exhaust gases downwards, and in reaction, they are propelled upwards.