Newton's Third Law of Motion Review

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What is gravitational force?

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The force of attraction between two objects.

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According to Newton’s third law of motion, if a smaller object strikes a larger object with a force of 500 N, what force does the larger object exert on the smaller object?

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500 N

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How does Newton’s third law explain how a rocket takes off?

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The hot gasses move in one direction, while the rocket moves in the opposite direction but with equal force.

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What variables affect the gravitational interaction between two objects?

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Masses and distances between the objects.

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What does the strength of the gravitational force between two objects depend on?

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Mass and Distance.

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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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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 happens to the gravitational force if the distance between two objects increases?

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The gravitational force decreases.

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What is the relationship between mass and gravitational force?

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Greater mass results in a stronger gravitational force.

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How does Newton's Third Law apply to swimming?

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When a swimmer pushes water backward, they move forward.

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