8.7 (Term 1) Flashcards
Glossary Newton’s third law Action Reaction Objectives That every force has an equal and opposite reaction force.
1
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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.
2
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How can Newton’s Third Law of Motion be explained in terms of two objects?
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When an object applies a force to a second object, the second object applies an equal and opposite force to the first object.
3
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Do forces occur individually or in pairs?
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Forces always occur in pairs.
4
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What is the simple statement of Newton’s Third Law of Motion?
A
Every action has an equal and opposite reaction.
