Newton's 3rd Law

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What is Newton's 3rd Law of Motion?

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Newton's 3rd Law states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.

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What happens to a balloon when it is released?

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The balloon will move to the right.

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When two football players collide, who exerts more force?

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They both exert an equal amount of force.

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What is the reaction force when a person pushes against the ground with their foot?

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The ground pushing back on their foot.

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Complete the statement: Newton's 3rd law says that for every action, there is an ______ reaction.

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equal & opposite.

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What does it mean when we say 'every mass exerts a force on every other mass'?

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It means that all objects with mass interact with each other through gravitational force.

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

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

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How does friction relate to Newton's 3rd Law?

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Friction is a force that opposes motion, and it also has an equal and opposite reaction.

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What is the significance of action-reaction pairs?

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They help us understand how forces interact in pairs, ensuring that forces are balanced.

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If a rocket pushes gas downwards, what happens to the rocket?

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The rocket moves upwards due to the equal and opposite reaction.