Newton's Third Law

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What is Newton's Third Law?

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Newton's Third Law states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.

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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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100 Newtons, opposite direction.

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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 balloon is released, which direction will it move?

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The balloon will move to the right.

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In Newton's Third Law, what do we mean by 'action'?

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An action is a force applied by one object on another.

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In Newton's Third Law, what do we mean by 'reaction'?

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A reaction is the force that the second object applies back on the first object.

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How do action and reaction forces compare in size?

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Action and reaction forces are equal in size.

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How do action and reaction forces compare in direction?

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Action and reaction forces are opposite in direction.

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Give an example of Newton's Third Law in everyday life.

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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 to a ball when it is kicked?

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The foot exerts a force on the ball, and the ball exerts an equal and opposite force on the foot.