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What is Newton's Third Law of Motion?

Back

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

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What is the reaction force when you push down on a chair?

Back

The chair pushes you up.

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If a person on a skateboard throws a heavy block to the north, which direction will they be pushed?

Back

South.

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What is an opposing force?

Back

A force in an opposite direction with the same strength.

Front

True or False: When you push on a wall, the wall pushes back on you.

Back

True.

Front

Newton’s Third Law is also known as the law of _______.

Back

Action & Reaction.

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What happens to the forces when two objects interact according to Newton's Third Law?

Back

The forces are equal in magnitude and opposite in direction.

Front

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

Back

When you jump off a small boat, the boat moves backward.

Front

What is the significance of action and reaction forces?

Back

They explain how objects interact and move in response to each other.

Front

How does Newton's Third Law apply to rocket propulsion?

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Rockets push exhaust gases downwards, and in reaction, they are propelled upwards.