Illustrate Newton's Third Law

Front

Force always comes in __________.

Back

pairs

Front

When a cannon fires a cannonball, which is the reaction force?

Back

The cannon pushing backwards off of the cannonball.

Front

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

Back

They are both exerting an equal force on each other.

Front

When a small car pushes a big truck, does the truck apply an equal and opposite force on the car?

Back

True.

Front

What best describes the backward motion of the boat as a person steps forward onto the dock?

Back

For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction.

Front

What is Newton's Third Law of Motion?

Back

For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.

Front

Give an example of Newton's Third Law in everyday life.

Back

When you jump off a small boat, the boat moves backward.

Front

What happens to the forces when two objects interact?

Back

They exert equal and opposite forces on each other.

Front

If a swimmer pushes the water backwards, what happens to the swimmer?

Back

The swimmer moves forward.

Front

What is an action force?

Back

A force that one object exerts on another.