Quarterly #2

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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 a swimmer pushes against the pool wall?

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The swimmer is propelled forward due to the equal and opposite force exerted by the wall.

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What is gravity?

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A force that pulls objects toward the center of the Earth.

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What is friction?

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A force that opposes the motion of an object when it comes into contact with another surface.

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What are applied forces?

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Forces that are applied to an object by a person or another object.

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What is magnetism?

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A force that can attract or repel certain materials, such as iron, due to magnetic fields.

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Can you 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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What is the role of gravity in falling objects?

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Gravity pulls objects toward the ground, causing them to fall.

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How does friction affect motion?

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Friction slows down or stops the motion of an object.

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What is the difference between mass and weight?

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Mass is the amount of matter in an object, while weight is the force of gravity acting on that mass.