Newton's 3rd Law

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What is Newton's Third Law also known as?

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The Law of Action-Reaction.

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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 jump off a small boat, the boat moves backward as you move forward.

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What happens when a rocket launches?

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The rocket pushes down on the ground with its engines, and the ground pushes back with an equal and opposite force, propelling the rocket upward.

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How does Newton's Third Law apply to walking?

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When you push your foot backward against the ground, the ground pushes your foot forward, allowing you to walk.

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What is the action force when a swimmer pushes the water backward?

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The action force is the swimmer pushing the water backward.

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What is the reaction force when a swimmer pushes the water backward?

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The reaction force is the water pushing the swimmer forward.

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Why is it important for Lathan to make the box thicker?

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A thicker box spreads out the forces over a larger area, reducing the impact on the object inside.

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What is the reaction force when a baseball player catches a ball?

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The glove pushes back on the ball with an equal force.

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What is an action-reaction pair?

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An action-reaction pair consists of two forces that are equal in size, but opposite in direction.