Newton's 3rd Law

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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 another name for Newton's Third Law?

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The Law of Action-Reaction.

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Why are the forces in Newton's Third Law equal?

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Because they are action and reaction forces acting on different objects.

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What do the arrows in a force diagram represent?

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The strength and direction of forces.

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If two forces are equal and opposite, what is the net movement of the object?

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There is no net movement.

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What happens when two forces act in the same direction?

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They combine to create a greater force.

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What is an example of Newton's Third Law in action?

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

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What is the significance of the word 'opposite' in Newton's Third Law?

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It indicates that the action and reaction forces act in opposite directions.

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How can you demonstrate Newton's Third Law with a balloon?

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When air rushes out of a balloon, it pushes the balloon in the opposite direction.

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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.