Newtons 3rd Law

Front

Newton’s law states that for every action, there is an ________ reaction.

Back

equal and opposite

Front

When a small car pushes a big truck, the truck applies an equal and opposite force on the car.

Back

True

Front

Why do action-reaction forces never cancel each other out?

Back

They act on different objects.

Front

How is this an example of Newton’s Third law?

Back

They are both exerting an equal force on each other

Front

Action-reaction pairs can cause a change in motion.

Back

True

Front

Force always come in ________

Back

pairs

Front

When a heavy football player and a light one run into each other, who exerts more force?

Back

Their force are equal

Front

The forces in a force pair are in _______ direction

Back

opposite

Front

A person steps out of the boat and onto the dock. As the person moves forward onto the dock, the boat moves backward. Which statement best describes the backward motion of the boat as the person steps forward?

Back

For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction.

Front

What happens to the balloon if the air is released?

Back

Balloon goes up