Newton's 3rd Law

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What is Newton's 3rd Law of Motion?

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

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What happens 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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If a balloon is released, what happens to the air inside it?

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The air pushes out in one direction, causing the balloon to move in the opposite direction.

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What is an example of Newton's 3rd Law in action when swimming?

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When a swimmer pushes the water backwards, the water pushes the swimmer forward.

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How does a rocket launch demonstrate Newton's 3rd Law?

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The rocket expels gas downwards, and in response, the rocket moves upwards.

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What is the relationship between action and reaction forces?

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They are equal in size but opposite in direction.

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What happens to a boat when a person steps off it?

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The boat moves backward as the person moves forward due to equal and opposite forces.

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Why do we feel a push when we jump off a diving board?

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We push down on the board, and the board pushes us up with an equal and opposite force.

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

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Walking: When you push your foot back against the ground, the ground pushes you forward.

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What does it mean when we say forces are balanced?

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The net force is zero, meaning all forces acting on an object cancel each other out.