Newtons 3rd Law

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What does Newton's 3rd 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 an action-reaction pair?

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

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What happens when a small car pushes a big truck?

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The truck applies an equal and opposite force on the car.

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Why do action-reaction forces never cancel each other out?

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They act on different objects.

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If object A exerts a force on object B, what does object B do?

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Object B exerts an equal and opposite force on object A.

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What is the relationship between action and reaction forces?

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They are equal in magnitude and opposite in direction.

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Can you pull on the Earth?

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Yes, you are pulling on the Earth.

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What is an example of action-reaction 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 Newton's 3rd Law in sports?

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It explains how athletes use forces to propel themselves or objects.

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How does Newton's 3rd Law apply to rocket propulsion?

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Rockets push exhaust gases downwards, and in response, the rocket moves upwards.