Newton's Third Law of Motion

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What does Newton's third law of motion state about the reaction to an action?

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The reaction is equal in force and opposite in direction.

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What is the definition of action and reaction forces?

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

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What is an example of Newton's third law in everyday life?

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When you push against a wall, the wall pushes back with equal force.

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What happens when a person jumps off a small boat?

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The boat moves backward as the person jumps forward.

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What is the role of feet when jumping?

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The feet exert a downward force on the ground.

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How does a rocket launch demonstrate Newton's third law?

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The rocket pushes down on the ground with exhaust gases, and the ground pushes the rocket upwards.

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What is the relationship between action and reaction forces?

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They are equal in magnitude and opposite in direction.

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What is inertia?

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Inertia is the tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion.

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How does Newton's third law apply to swimming?

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Swimmers push water backward, and the water pushes them forward.

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What is the effect of jumping on a trampoline?

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You push down on the trampoline, and it pushes you back up.