Newtons Third Law

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Netwons third law

 Newtons first law
An object at rest stays at rest and an object in
motion stays in motion with the same speed and in
the same direction unless acted upon by an
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unbalanced force.

Also referred to as the law of inertia.

 What is inertia?
a property of matter by which it continues in its
existing state of rest or uniform motion in a
straight line, unless that state is changed by an
external force.
 Newtons second law

The second law states that the acceleration of an

object is dependent upon two variables - the net
• acting upon the object and the mass of the
force
object.
Also known as the Law of Force and Acceleration
 Newtons second law

The net force is equated to the product of the mass

times the acceleration.

Fnet = m • a
Force is measured in N (Newtons)
 Newtons second law - Calculations
The net force is equated to the product of the mass
times the acceleration.
Fnet = m • a

20 10 x 2
18.85 6.5 x 2.9
7 56 / 8
3.6 24.6 / 6.8
9 108 / 12
0.1 2.9 / 29
221.4 17.3 x 12.8
1.4 17.5 / 12.5
 Newtons third law

Newton's third law of motion states that for every

action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.
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 Newtons third law
When one object exerts a force on another object,
the second object exerts an equal and opposite
force back on the first object.

This law highlights the symmetry in the way forces

work between interacting objects.
 Newtons third law
Also known as the law of action and reaction.
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 Newtons third law - Examples
Jumping off a diving board: The
force of your feet pushing down
on the board is the action, and the
board pushes you up (reaction).

Walking: Your foot pushes back

on the ground (action), and the
ground pushes you forward
(reaction).
 Newtons third law - Misconceptions
1: Objects always move equally in
opposite directions. This is not true
because the motion depends on the
masses of the objects involved. Heavier
objects may move less than lighter
ones.

2: The forces are applied to the same

object. In reality, action and reaction
forces are applied to different objects,
often with different effects.
 Newtons third law - Summary
Newton's Third Law Recap: This law states that for every action, there is
an equal and opposite reaction.

Action and Reaction Forces: When one object exerts a force on another,
the second object exerts an equally strong force in the opposite direction.

Balanced Forces: The action and reaction forces have the same
magnitude but act on different objects, which can result in balanced forces
and no change in motion.
 Newtons third law - Summary
Practical Applications: Newton's third law is vital for understanding why
things move or accelerate. It's used in designing rockets, cars, and even
sports equipment.

Takeaway: Remember that forces never act in isolation; they always

occur in pairs, making it crucial to consider both sides of an interaction.