Newton's 3rd Law

Front

Force always comes in __________.

Back

pairs

Front

When a small car pushes a big truck, the truck applies an equal and opposite force on the car. True or False?

Back

True

Front

When a hammer exerts a force on the nail, the nail _________________________________________.

Back

exerts the same amount of force back onto the hammer.

Front

Action-reaction forces can cause a change in motion. True or False?

Back

True

Front

When the person pushes the ground with their foot, the equal and opposite reaction force is __________.

Back

the ground pushing back on their foot.

Front

What is Newton's 3rd Law of Motion?

Back

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

Front

Give an example of Newton's 3rd Law in everyday life.

Back

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

Front

What happens to the forces when two objects interact according to Newton's 3rd Law?

Back

The forces are equal in magnitude and opposite in direction.

Front

If a swimmer pushes the water backwards, what happens to the swimmer?

Back

The swimmer moves forward.

Front

What is the significance of action-reaction pairs in sports?

Back

They explain how athletes can move and change direction.