Equal and Opposite Forces
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Objective
I can give examples of Newton's Third Law in everyday life, like pushing off a wall while swimming.
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Practice
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State Newton's Third Law of Motion in your own words.
Describe the action and reaction forces when a person jumps on a trampoline.
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Exit ticket
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“Describe an example of Newton's Third Law when you are walking. What is the action and what is the reaction? Describe an example of Newton's Third Law when you are bouncing a basketball. What is the action and what is the reaction? Describe an example of Newton's Third Law when you are sitting in a chair. What is the action and what is the reaction?”
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