Chapter 6 - Newton's Third Law - Review!

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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 example of Newton's Third Law in action?

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When you push against a wall, the wall pushes back with equal force.

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In a collision between a large truck and a car, which vehicle experiences a greater acceleration?

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The car experiences greater acceleration due to its smaller mass.

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What is the relationship between force, mass, and acceleration?

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According to Newton's Second Law, Force = Mass x Acceleration.

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What is an action force?

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An action force is the initial force exerted by one object on another.

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What is a reaction force?

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A reaction force is the force exerted by the second object back on the first object.

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If a bowling ball pushes a bowling pin, what is the reaction force?

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The bowling pin pushes back on the bowling ball.

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What is meant by 'interaction' in the context of forces?

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An interaction is a mutual influence between two objects that results in a force.

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How do action and reaction forces relate to each other?

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

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What happens to the forces when a bug hits a windshield?

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The forces exerted by the bug and the windshield are equal.