2.4 - Newton’s Third Law: Action and Reaction
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Practice Questions
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Define Newton's Third Law of Motion.
💡 Hint: Think about how forces work in pairs.
Give an example of action-reaction forces.
💡 Hint: Consider common activities where you exert force.
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What does Newton's Third Law state?
💡 Hint: Focus on the relationship between actions and reactions.
True or False: Action-reaction forces act on the same object.
💡 Hint: Think about how forces are exerted.
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When a person jumps off a small diving board into a pool, how does Newton's Third Law apply?
💡 Hint: Consider how forces react in this context.
Explain how Newton's Third Law is vital for engineers designing safety features in cars.
💡 Hint: Think about designs that minimize dangerous forces.
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