Newton's Third Law

Newton's Third Law

Grade 7 · Science · 45 min· Ms-ps2-1

What's Included

Learning Objective

I can explain Newton's 3rd Law by describing how every action has an equal and opposite reaction.

Warm-Up Video

NASA Johnson · 3:08

STEMonstrations: Newton's Third Law of Motion

Practice Questions

7 questions · Short answer

Exit Ticket

Quick comprehension check

A swimmer pushes against the water with a force of 15 N. Describe the reaction force that the water exerts on the swimmer and explain how this demonstrates Newton's Third Law. A skateboarder pushes off the ground with a force of 20 N. Explain the reaction force that the ground exerts back on the skateboarder and how this illustrates Newton's Third Law.

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