Action and Reaction Pairs (Newton's Third Law)

When two objects interact, they apply forces to each other of equal magnitude and opposite direction. In other words, every action has an equal and opposite reaction.

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When a bird is flying, their wings are pushing DOWN against the air. In turn, the air pushes __________ against their wings allowing them to fly.

• DOWN

• UP

• FORWARD

• BACKWARD

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When a person is skateboarding, their leg is pushing BACKWARD against the ground. In turn, the ground pushes __________ against their foot allowing them to skateboard.

• DOWN

• UP

• FORWARD

• BACKWARD

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When a rocket engine burns, hot gas flows DOWNWARD out the bottom of the rocket. In turn, a thrusting force is produced ____________. This allows a rocket to launch or takeoff.

• DOWNWARD

• UPWARD

• BACKWARD

• FORWARD

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When a jellyfish is swimming, their body is pushing DOWN against the water. In turn, the water pushes __________ against their body allowing them to swim.

• DOWN

• UP

• FORWARD

• BACKWARD

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When a flyboarder is flyboarding, the flyboard pushing DOWN against the water. In turn, the water pushes __________ against the flyboard allowing the rider to have fun.

• DOWN

• UP

• FORWARD

• BACKWARD

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When a swimmer is swimming, their arms push BACKWARDS against the water. In turn, the water pushes __________ against their arms allowing the swimmer to swim.

• DOWN

• UP

• FORWARD

• BACKWARD

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When you are jumping at a trampoline park, you push DOWN against the trampoline. In turn, the trampoline pushes __________ against you allowing you to bounce.

• DOWN

• UP

• FORWARD

• BACKWARD

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When Kyrie Irving dribbles, he pushes the ball DOWN against the court. In turn, the floor pushes __________ against the ball allowing it to bounce.

• DOWN

• UP

• FORWARD

• BACKWARD

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She throws the ball FORWARD against the wall and the wall pushes the ball _______________ toward her face with equal force! Ouch!

• UPWARD

• DOWNWARD

• FORWARD

• BACKWARD

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