Newton's 3rd Law

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What does the word 'exerts' mean in the context of forces?

Back

To apply, to produce.

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How does Newton’s Third Law apply when two objects interact?

Back

They are both exerting an equal force on each other.

Front

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

Back

True.

Front

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

Back

Equal and opposite.

Front

If a person is pushing backwards with a paddle, why do they move forward?

Back

The water pushes back with an equal and opposite force.

Front

What is Newton's Third Law of Motion?

Back

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

Front

Give an example of Newton's Third 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 collide?

Back

They exert equal and opposite forces on each other.

Front

What is the relationship between action and reaction forces?

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They are equal in magnitude and opposite in direction.

Front

How does Newton's Third Law explain the flight of a rocket?

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The rocket pushes down on the ground with exhaust gases, and the ground pushes the rocket upward.