Newtons Third Law of Motion - Science of NFL Football

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What is Newton's Third Law of Motion?

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

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What does the equation p = mv represent?

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Momentum.

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Which is true about momentum?

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It is equal in size before and after a collision.

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Newton's Third Law is sometimes called the ___ Law.

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Action/Reaction.

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What is momentum?

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The quantity of motion an object has, calculated as the product of its mass and velocity.

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How does Newton's Third Law apply to NFL football?

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When a player pushes against another player, the second player pushes back with equal force.

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

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When a football is kicked, the foot exerts a force on the ball, and the ball exerts an equal and opposite force on the foot.

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What is inertia?

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The tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion.

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How does mass affect momentum?

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The greater the mass of an object, the greater its momentum for a given velocity.

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What is the relationship between force and acceleration?

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According to Newton's Second Law, force equals mass times acceleration (F = ma).

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