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Science Explainer: Newton's Third Law

By Formative Staff
Last updated 4 months ago
3 Questions
Note from the author:
Read the passage Newton's Third Law. Then answer the questions below.
Read the passage Newton's Third Law. Then answer the questions below.
Required
Drag each answer choice into the correct space. Not all answer choices will be used.

When two objects collide, according to Newton's Third Law, they exert forces of equal ______________ but opposite ______________ .
Other Answer Choices:
forces
reaction
magnitude
direction
Required

Drag each statement into the correct box to show if shows Newton's Third Law.

  • A tree falling due to strong winds.
  • A book resting on a table.
  • A car crashing into a wall.
  • A rocket launching into space.
  • A person pushing a heavy box across the floor.
  • Examples of Newton's Third Law
  • Non-examples of Newton's Third Law
Required

Which real-life scenario applies Newton's Third Law of Motion? Select two correct answers.