Newtons 3rd Law

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Force always comes in __________.

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pairs

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According to Newton’s Third Law, when you lean on a wall, what happens?

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The wall pushes back.

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How is this an example of Newton’s Third Law?

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They are both exerting an equal force on each other.

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Newton’s law states that for every action, there is an ________ reaction.

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equal and opposite.

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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 happens when you jump off a small boat into the water?

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The boat moves backward.

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If you push against a wall, what does the wall do?

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The wall pushes back with equal force.

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What is an example of action and reaction forces?

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A swimmer pushing water backward to move forward.

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What does it mean when we say forces are equal and opposite?

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The forces are the same in strength but act in opposite directions.

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Can you give an example of Newton's Third Law in sports?

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When a player kicks a ball, the ball pushes back on the player's foot.