Explore Newton's Third Law of Motion

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What does Newton's Third Law of Motion state?

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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 action?

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

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What happens when you push against a wall?

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The wall pushes back against you with equal force.

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What is the relationship between action and reaction according to Newton's Third Law?

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They are equal in size and opposite in direction.

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If you push a friend on a swing, what happens to you?

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You will feel a push back from the swing due to Newton's Third Law.

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What is the term for the force that opposes motion?

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Friction.

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How does Newton's Third Law apply to walking?

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When you push your foot backward against the ground, the ground pushes you forward.

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What is inertia?

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The tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion.

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What is an action force?

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The initial force applied to an object.

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What is a reaction force?

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The force that occurs in response to an action force.