Newtons 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 an example of Newton's Third Law in action?

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When a ball is kicked, the foot exerts a force on the ball, and the ball exerts an equal and opposite force on the foot.

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What is the formula for weight?

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Weight (W) = mass (m) × acceleration due to gravity (g).

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If an object has a mass of 5 kg, what is its weight on Earth? (g = 10 m/s²)

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50 N.

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What is the action force when an archer shoots an arrow?

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The bowstring pushing against the arrow.

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What is the reaction force when an archer shoots an arrow?

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The arrow pushing against the bowstring.

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What happens to the forces when you jump off the ground?

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You exert a force on the ground, and the ground exerts an equal and opposite force that propels you upwards.

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

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When you walk, your foot pushes back on the ground, and the ground pushes your foot forward.

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How does air resistance relate to Newton's Third Law?

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As an object moves through the air, it pushes air molecules down, and the air pushes back with an equal and opposite force.

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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.