Newton’s 3rd Law Flashcards
1
Q
Define “Newton’s third law”.
A
For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.
OR
When two object interact with one another, they apply forces that are equal in magniude and opposite in direction.
2
Q
Define “reaction force”.
A
The force that reacts to the action force.
3
Q
Define “action force”.
A
The force that is firstly acted upon the object, the force that the reaction force is opposing