Newton's Third Law

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What does Newton's Third Law state?

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

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What is another name for Newton's Third Law?

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The Law of Action-Reaction.

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If a small car pushes a big truck, what force does the truck exert on the car?

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The truck exerts an equal and opposite force on the car.

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In the context of Newton's Third Law, what happens when a rocket engine ignites?

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The rocket pushes gases downward, and in response, the rocket moves upward.

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What is the force exerted by a baseball on a bat if the bat hits the baseball with a force of 100 Newtons?

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The baseball exerts a force of 100 Newtons in the opposite direction.

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What is an example of action and reaction forces in everyday life?

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A person walking pushes against the ground, and the ground pushes back with an equal and opposite force.

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How does Newton's Third Law apply to swimming?

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A swimmer pushes water backward, and the water pushes the swimmer forward.

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What is the significance of action-reaction pairs in sports?

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They explain how athletes can generate movement and force, such as a sprinter pushing off the starting blocks.

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What happens to the forces when two objects collide?

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They exert equal and opposite forces on each other.

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How can you demonstrate Newton's Third Law using a balloon?

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When air escapes from a balloon, it pushes the balloon in the opposite direction.