Newton's Third Law of Motion

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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 happens when you apply more force to the ground?

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The ground pushes back with more force.

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In the context of swimming, what is the action force when a swimmer pushes on the water?

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The swimmer pushes on the water.

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In the context of swimming, what is the reaction force when a swimmer pushes on the water?

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The water pushes back on the swimmer's hand.

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What is an example of action and reaction in swimming?

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When a swimmer pushes off the wall, they move forward.

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If a gymnast decreases the force they exert on a trampoline, what happens?

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The gymnast is pushed back with less force and does not go as high.

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What is the relationship between action and reaction forces?

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They are equal in size but opposite in direction.

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How does Newton's Third Law apply to walking?

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When you push down on the ground, the ground pushes you up.

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

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A rocket launches by pushing exhaust gases down, which pushes the rocket up.

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What is the significance of action and reaction forces in sports?

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They help athletes understand how to maximize their movements for better performance.

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