Newton's Third Law: Action and Reaction (Part 3)

What You'll Learn

Newton's third law states that for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. When you push against a wall, the wall pushes back on you with the same force.

Key Words

acceleration
velocity
momentum

Steps

Step 1 — Read

Read and learn: Newton's third law states that for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. When you push against a wall, the wall pushes back on you with the same force.

Step 2 — Do

Build your model using the materials provided.

Step 3 — Observe

Use your senses (except taste) to describe what you notice.

Step 4 — Record

Write a summary of your findings in 3-5 sentences.

Check Your Understanding

Question 1

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What is gravity?