Newtons 3rd 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 does it mean that forces occur in pairs?

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It means that when one object exerts a force on another, the second object exerts a force of equal strength in the opposite direction on the first object.

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Can you exert a force on an object without it exerting a force back on you?

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No, according to Newton's Third Law, you cannot exert a force on anything unless it also exerts a force on you.

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What direction do the forces in a force pair act?

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Opposite directions.

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If a ball is kicked, what forces are at play according to Newton's Third Law?

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The foot exerts a force on the ball, and the ball exerts an equal and opposite force on the foot.

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True or False: Forces do not occur in pairs.

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False.

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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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What is 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 as you move forward.

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What is the relationship between action and reaction forces?

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They are equal in size and opposite in direction.

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If you push against a wall, what happens according to Newton's Third Law?

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The wall pushes back against you with an equal and opposite force.