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Science Explainer: Newton's Third Law

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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.
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Question 1
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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
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Question 2
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Drag each statement into the correct box to show if shows Newton's Third Law.

  • A person pushing a heavy box across the floor.
  • A car crashing into a wall.
  • A book resting on a table.
  • A rocket launching into space.
  • A tree falling due to strong winds.
  • Examples of Newton's Third Law
  • Non-examples of Newton's Third Law
Question 3
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Which real-life scenario applies Newton's Third Law of Motion? Select two correct answers.