3.6 - Newton’s Third Law of Motion
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What is Newton's Third Law of Motion?
💡 Hint: Think about forces acting in pairs.
Provide an example of action and reaction.
💡 Hint: Consider activities involving movement.
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What does Newton's Third Law of Motion state?
💡 Hint: Think about forces acting in pairs.
True or False: The action and reaction forces act on the same object.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when two objects interact.
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A skateboarder pushes off a wall while standing on a skateboard. Describe the forces at play according to Newton's Third Law.
💡 Hint: Consider both the skateboarder and the wall in the scenario.
Explain how Newton's Third Law applies to a person jumping off a diving board. What happens to the board?
💡 Hint: Think about the interaction between the diver and the board.
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