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What is the name of the law that states in every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction?
What is the name of the law that states in every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction?
- Einstein's Law
- Newton's Second Law
- Newton's Third Law (correct)
- Newton's First Law
In the context of action and reaction pairs of forces, why do the forces not cancel out?
In the context of action and reaction pairs of forces, why do the forces not cancel out?
- Because they have different magnitudes
- Because they are in different directions
- Because they act on different bodies (correct)
- Because they are unbalanced
What is the man doing in the second illustration of the text?
What is the man doing in the second illustration of the text?
- Pushing the boat away from him (correct)
- Trying to lift the boat
- Carrying the boat on his back
- Pulling the boat towards him
Why did the massive rock and the ground not move?
Why did the massive rock and the ground not move?
What can be concluded based on the rocket example in the text?
What can be concluded based on the rocket example in the text?
Why does a mango fruit falling from a tree pull the earth according to the text?
Why does a mango fruit falling from a tree pull the earth according to the text?
What does Newton's third law of motion state?
What does Newton's third law of motion state?
In a tug-o-war scenario, the forces applied on the rope by opposing teams represent which law of motion?
In a tug-o-war scenario, the forces applied on the rope by opposing teams represent which law of motion?
What is the term used to describe the pair of forces that act on two different bodies and do not cancel each other out?
What is the term used to describe the pair of forces that act on two different bodies and do not cancel each other out?
When you push against a wall, what does the wall do in response?
When you push against a wall, what does the wall do in response?
Which concept does Newton's Third Law of Motion emphasize?
Which concept does Newton's Third Law of Motion emphasize?
Why is it important for students to understand that motion depends on force and mass?
Why is it important for students to understand that motion depends on force and mass?
What happens when two unbalanced forces act simultaneously on a body?
What happens when two unbalanced forces act simultaneously on a body?
If two forces, F1 = 10N and F2 = 50N, act on a body in opposite directions, what will be the force and acceleration experienced?
If two forces, F1 = 10N and F2 = 50N, act on a body in opposite directions, what will be the force and acceleration experienced?
When sitting on a chair, what are the pair of forces exerted between you and the chair?
When sitting on a chair, what are the pair of forces exerted between you and the chair?
If you stand on a skateboard on a shiny floor and push hard against a wall, what will happen?
If you stand on a skateboard on a shiny floor and push hard against a wall, what will happen?
Which of Newton's laws states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction?
Which of Newton's laws states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction?
In terms of force pairs illustration, what does Newton's third law explain about the interaction between two objects?
In terms of force pairs illustration, what does Newton's third law explain about the interaction between two objects?
