3.3 Newton's 3rd Law Questions

Front

What is Newton's 3rd Law of Motion?

Back

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

Front

What happens to the forces when two objects interact?

Back

The forces are equal in magnitude and opposite in direction.

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What is the effect of force on an object?

Back

The effect of force is acceleration.

Front

If a bug collides with a windshield, what can be said about the forces on both?

Back

The forces are equal and opposite.

Front

What is the relationship between mass and acceleration according to Newton's 2nd Law?

Back

Acceleration is directly proportional to the net force and inversely proportional to the mass.

Front

If a table applies 3.4 N of force to your toe, what is the force your toe applies to the table?

Back

3.4 N.

Front

In a collision, if a bug experiences greater acceleration than a car, what can be inferred?

Back

The bug has much less mass than the car.

Front

What is an example of Newton's 3rd Law in everyday life?

Back

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

Front

How does the concept of action-reaction pairs apply to walking?

Back

When you push backward on the ground, the ground pushes you forward.

Front

What is the significance of the term 'net force'?

Back

Net force is the total force acting on an object, taking into account all individual forces.