Newton's Third Law

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What is Newton's Third Law of Motion?

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

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What is a force?

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A force is a push or a pull that acts on an object as a result of its interaction with another object.

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What happens when a baseball bat hits a baseball?

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The force of the bat hitting the ball is equal to the force of the ball hitting the bat.

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What is an example of Newton's Third Law in action?

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When a person pushes against the ground, the ground pushes back with equal force.

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What is the reaction force when a cannon fires a cannonball?

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The cannon moves backward.

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What happens to a balloon when it is released?

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The balloon will move to the right due to the force of the air escaping.

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What is the relationship between action and reaction forces?

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Action and reaction forces are equal in size but opposite in direction.

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Can you name a situation where you can observe Newton's Third Law?

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

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What is an example of a push force?

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Pushing a door open.

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What is an example of a pull force?

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Pulling a wagon.