5.4 - Newton's Third Law of Motion Flashcards
1
Q
If you push against a wall, what will you feel?
A
The wall pushing back against your hands
2
Q
What does Newton’s Third Law state?
A
If body A exerts a force on body B, then body B will exert an equal and opposite force on body A
3
Q
How can this also be defined?
A
As every action having an equal and opposite reaction
4
Q
What do these forces act in?
A
Pairs
5
Q
What do the forces have to act on?
A
Two separate bodies
6
Q
What must the two forces act along?
A
The same line
7
Q
What other two conditions are there for two forces to be a Newton’s third law pair?
A
Equal in magnitude and opposite directions
