Comparing Action-Reaction Forces Flashcard

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What does Newton's Third Law state about forces during a collision?

Back

For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. This means that when two objects collide, the forces they exert on each other are equal in magnitude and opposite in direction.

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When a baseball bat hits a ball, how do the forces exerted by the bat and the ball compare?

Back

The force exerted by the bat on the ball is equal to the force exerted by the ball on the bat.

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In a collision between a car and a truck, what can be said about the forces they exert on each other?

Back

Both the car and the truck exert equal forces on each other, regardless of their sizes.

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What happens to the forces when a hammer strikes a nail?

Back

The force exerted by the hammer on the nail is equal to the force exerted by the nail on the hammer.

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If two identical cars collide head-on with equal speed, how do the forces experienced by each car compare?

Back

The force experienced by each car is equal.

Front

Define action-reaction forces in the context of Newton's Third Law.

Back

Action-reaction forces are pairs of forces that are equal in size, opposite in direction, and act on different objects.

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What is an example of action-reaction forces in everyday life?

Back

When you jump off a small boat, you push the boat backward (action), and the boat pushes you forward (reaction).

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How do action-reaction forces affect motion?

Back

Action-reaction forces do not cancel each other out because they act on different objects, allowing both objects to move.

Front

What is the significance of equal forces in collisions?

Back

Equal forces in collisions ensure that both objects experience the same magnitude of force, which is crucial for understanding the effects of the collision.

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Can action-reaction forces exist without motion?

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Yes, action-reaction forces can exist even when objects are at rest, as long as they are exerting forces on each other.