C4 - Math Connections: Newton's Third Law
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Newton’s third law of motion states that for every action (force), there is an equal and opposite
reaction. Action-reaction paired forces can affect objects in direct contact (contact forces) or
objects not touching each other (action-at-a-distance forces).
Draw a diagram for the following scenarios in questions 1–3. Label the action and reaction forces
and the directions in which the two forces are traveling.
Newton’s third law of motion states that for every action (force), there is an equal and opposite
reaction. Action-reaction paired forces can affect objects in direct contact (contact forces) or
objects not touching each other (action-at-a-distance forces).
Draw a diagram for the following scenarios in questions 1–3. Label the action and reaction forces
and the directions in which the two forces are traveling.
Use the following information to answer questions the following questions.
In a crash test, cars hit a wall with varying amounts of force. The action and reaction forces are recorded in the table below.
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What pattern do you notice from each trial and how does this relate to Newton's Third Law.
What pattern do you notice from each trial and how does this relate to Newton's Third Law.
