Newton's Third Law: Action-Reaction

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What does Newton's Third Law state?

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For each action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.

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When an object is pushed, it __________________ with an equal and opposite force.

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always pushes back.

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In the action-reaction pair of a player hitting a ball with a bat, what is the reaction force?

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The force of the ball against the bat.

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In the action-reaction pair of an archer shooting an arrow, what is the reaction force?

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The arrow's push against the bowstring.

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When a player throws a ball, what is the reaction force?

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The force of the ball impact on the player.

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What is an action force?

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A force that is applied to an object, causing it to move.

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What is a reaction force?

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The force that is exerted in response to an action force, equal in size and opposite in direction.

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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 as you move forward.

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How does Newton's Third Law apply to walking?

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As you push your foot backward against the ground, the ground pushes you forward.

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What happens to the forces in an action-reaction pair?

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They are equal in size but opposite in direction.