Newton's Third Law of Motion

• What does Newton's third law of motion state?

  Whenever two objects interact, the forces they exert on each other are equal and opposite.
• What is the significance of learning Newton's third law of motion exactly as stated?

  • It is likely to be required in exams.
  • Precise wording is important for clarity.
• Why might Newton's third law of motion seem tricky to some students?

  Because it involves understanding equal and opposite forces in interactions.
• How does Newton's third law of motion apply when a man paddles a canoe?

  • The man pushes the water with the paddle.
  • The water pushes back on the paddle with equal force in the opposite direction.
• What happens when a skateboarder jumps off a skateboard according to Newton's third law?

  • The skateboarder applies a push force onto the skateboard.
  • The skateboard pushes back on the skateboarder with equal force in the opposite direction.
• How does a rocket demonstrate Newton's third law of motion?

  • The rocket produces a downward push force on exhaust gases.
  • The exhaust gases exert an equal force upwards on the rocket.
• What occurs when a car is driving in relation to Newton's third law of motion?

  • The wheel exerts a force in the reverse direction on the road.
  • The road exerts an equal force in the forward direction on the wheel.
• Where can students find more questions on Newton's third law?

  In the revision workbook linked in the video.