Exploring Newton's Third Law of Motion

What language did Newton originally write his laws in, and why?

• English, to reach a broader audience

• Latin, because it was considered a serious language at the time

• French, due to its popularity in scientific circles

• German, to align with other scientific works of the time

What does Newton's third law state about forces?

• Forces are mainly gravitational

• Every action has an equal and opposite reaction

• Only visible forces count

• Forces accumulate over distance

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According to Newton's third law, what happens when you exert a force on a block of ice?

• The block disintegrates

• The block absorbs the force

• The block exerts an equal and opposite force back

• The block moves without any resistance

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What evidence shows that a desk exerts an equal and opposite force when pushed?

• The desk moves slightly

• Your hand feels compressed

• The desk changes color

• No visible change occurs

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What happens to your hand when pushing against a solid object like a desk?

• It becomes warmer

• It starts to glow

• It feels no pressure

• It gets compressed

Why does sand exert a force on you when you step on it?

• Sand is naturally repulsive

• Due to chemical reactions

• Because it is moving

• To balance the gravitational force

What principle allows rockets to move in space?

• The combustion of fuel

• The expulsion of gases at high velocity

• Solar winds

• Magnetic attraction

What is expelled from rockets to allow them to move?

• Light particles

• Gases at high velocity

• Solid waste

• Water vapor

How can an astronaut change direction if drifting in space?

• By using a jetpack

• By flapping their arms

• By throwing an object in the opposite direction

• By waiting for gravitational pull

What should an astronaut do to return to the shuttle if adrift in space?

• Swim through space

• Throw an object in the opposite direction they want to go

• Call for help

• Wait for rescue

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