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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Give an example of Newton's Third Law in action.

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When you jump on a trampoline, it pushes you back into the air.

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What happens when a swimmer pushes against a pool wall?

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The swimmer pushes the wall, and the wall pushes back, propelling the swimmer forward.

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What are action-reaction pairs?

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Forces that two objects exert on each other that are equal in size and opposite in direction.

Front

True or False: Action-reaction pairs can cause a change in motion.

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True.

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What happens when you lean on a wall according to Newton's Third Law?

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The wall pushes back against you.

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What is a force?

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A push or pull on an object.

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What is an example of a force in everyday life?

Back

Kicking a soccer ball.

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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 a rocket launch relate to Newton's Third Law?

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The rocket's thrust pushes down on the ground, and the ground pushes the rocket upward.