Newtons 3rd Law

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What is Newton's Third Law of Motion?

Back

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

Front

Can you exert a force on an object without it exerting a force back on you?

Back

No, you cannot exert a force on anything unless it also exerts a force on you.

Front

In a force pair, the forces are in _______ direction.

Back

opposite.

Front

When two objects interact, how do their forces compare?

Back

They exert equal and opposite forces on each other.

Front

If a heavy football player and a light one collide, who exerts more force?

Back

Their forces are equal.

Front

True or False: When a small car pushes a big truck, the truck applies an equal and opposite force on the car.

Back

True.

Front

What happens to the forces when a person jumps off a small boat?

Back

The boat moves backward due to the equal and opposite force exerted by the person.

Front

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

Back

When you push against a wall, the wall pushes back with equal force.

Front

What is the relationship between action and reaction forces?

Back

They are equal in size and opposite in direction.

Front

If you kick a soccer ball, what happens to your foot?

Back

Your foot experiences an equal and opposite force from the ball.