Newton's third law (AQA GCSE Physics): Quizzes
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According to Newton's third law, what is true about action and reaction forces?
According to Newton's third law, what is true about action and reaction forces?
Equal size, opposite directions
What are the paired forces in Newton's third law called?
What are the paired forces in Newton's third law called?
Action-reaction pairs
On which objects do action-reaction force pairs act?
On which objects do action-reaction force pairs act?
Different objects
A person pushes a wall with . How much force does the wall push back with?
A person pushes a wall with . How much force does the wall push back with?
When you push a wall, which object does the reaction force act on?
When you push a wall, which object does the reaction force act on?
The person
When walking, which direction does your foot push on the ground?
When walking, which direction does your foot push on the ground?
Backward
A book sits on a table. What is the reaction force to the book pushing down?
A book sits on a table. What is the reaction force to the book pushing down?
Table pushes up on book
Why don't we notice Earth moving when objects pull up on it?
Why don't we notice Earth moving when objects pull up on it?
Earth is incredibly massive
How are action-reaction pairs different from balanced forces?
How are action-reaction pairs different from balanced forces?
They act on different objects
What propels you forward when walking?
What propels you forward when walking?
Ground pushes forward on your foot