Newtons 3rd Law and Force Pairs

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

When a cannon fires a cannonball, what is the reaction force according to Newton's third law?

Back

The cannon moving backwards

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

If two people with the same mass collide, they experience the same amount of force.

Back

True

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