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It says that every reaction there is a opposite and equal reaction. Why do things still move if everything is opposite and equal?
Dirtyhand said:It says that every reaction there is a opposite and equal reaction. Why do things still move if everything is opposite and equal?
Dirtyhand said:It says that every reaction there is a opposite and equal reaction. Why do things still move if everything is opposite and equal?
Newton's third law states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. This means that when one object exerts a force on another object, the second object will exert an equal force in the opposite direction.
Newton's third law can be observed in everyday life, such as when you push against a wall, the wall pushes back with an equal force. It also explains how rockets are able to launch into space by pushing against the ground with a force that is equal and opposite to the force of the rocket pushing down on the ground.
No, Newton's third law is a fundamental principle in physics and has been extensively tested and proven to be accurate. It applies to all objects and interactions, and cannot be violated.
Newton's third law explains how forces cause objects to accelerate and move. When an object exerts a force on another object, the second object will experience an equal force in the opposite direction, causing it to accelerate in the direction of the force.
There are no exceptions to Newton's third law, but there are cases where it may seem like there is no equal and opposite reaction. For example, when a person jumps off a boat, the boat may move in the opposite direction, but this is because the person's weight is being transferred to the water, causing the boat to sink slightly and move in the opposite direction.