Newton's Third Law Flashcard

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What is Motion?

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The change in an object's position with respect to time and in comparison to the position of other objects used as reference points.

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What does Newton's Third Law of Motion state?

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

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If a baseball bat hits a baseball with a force of 100 Newtons, what is the force exerted by the ball on the bat?

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100 Newtons: Opposite Direction.

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What is another name for Newton's Third Law?

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The law of Action-Reaction.

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What is Force?

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A push or a pull on an object.

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

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When you jump off a small boat, you push the boat backward as you move forward.

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What is the relationship between action and reaction forces?

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They are equal in size and opposite in direction.

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How does Newton's Third Law apply to walking?

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When you push your foot backward against the ground, the ground pushes you forward.

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What happens to the forces when two objects collide?

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The forces they exert on each other are equal and opposite.

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What is an example of a force acting on an object?

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Gravity pulling an apple down from a tree.