Newtons 3rd Law

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Newton's Third Law of Motion states that for every action, there is an __________ reaction.

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equal and opposite

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True or False: Forces do not occur in pairs.

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False

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True or False: You can't exert a force on anything unless it also exerts a force on you.

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True

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The forces in a force pair are in _______ direction.

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opposite

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In a collision, how do the forces exerted by two objects compare?

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They are both exerting an equal force on each other.

Front

What is the definition of force according to Newton's laws?

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A push or pull on an object.

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What is 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.

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What happens to the forces when a person pushes against a wall?

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The wall pushes back with an equal and opposite force.

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What is the relationship between action and reaction forces?

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They are equal in size and opposite in direction.

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If a rocket is launched, what is the action force?

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The expulsion of gas downwards.