Topic 2 - Forces And Motion - Newtons Third Law Flashcards
1
Q
What does Newton’s Third Law state?
A
Every action force has an equal and opposite reaction force.
2
Q
What is the reaction force on a book resting on a table?
A
The weight of the book on the table.
3
Q
When a rocket takes off, what is the relationship between the force of the gases ejected and the force lifting the rocket?
A
The force of the gases being ejected from the rocket is equal to the force that lifts the rocket from the surface.
4
Q
In a collision between two marbles, what can be said about the forces they exert on each other?
A
The force exerted by one marble on the other is the same as the force from the other.
