Same case of Newton’s third law

Newton's third law states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. In the case of the monkey climbing up the rope and the car accelerating on the road, both situations involve the application of a force that generates static friction, which in turn helps to accelerate the objects in the opposite direction. Therefore, both scenarios can be seen as examples of Newton's third law in action.
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Previously I have posted two threads on
Thread 'Monkey climbing up the rope'
https://www.physicsforums.com/threads/monkey-climbing-up-the-rope.1012065/ and
Thread 'Car's maximum acceleration on a road is proportional to what?'
https://www.physicsforums.com/threa...on-on-a-road-is-proportional-to-what.1011913/
I think both are same cases of Newton’s third law. Both require applications of a force which generates static friction on rope and road and this force helps accelerate the monkey and the car up the rope and down the road. Right?
(Thanks for verifying)
 
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Both require applications of a force which generates static friction on rope and road and this force helps accelerate the monkey and the car up the rope and down the road. Right?
Yes...
 
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1. What is Newton's third law?

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 on the first object.

2. Can you give an example of Newton's third law in action?

Yes, a common example of Newton's third law is the recoil of a gun. When a bullet is fired from a gun, the bullet exerts a force on the gun in one direction, causing the gun to recoil in the opposite direction.

3. How does Newton's third law relate to everyday life?

Newton's third law can be observed in many everyday situations. For example, when you walk, your feet push against the ground and the ground pushes back with an equal force, allowing you to move forward.

4. Is Newton's third law always true?

Yes, Newton's third law is a fundamental law of physics and is always true. It applies to all objects and all situations, from the microscopic level to the macroscopic level.

5. How does Newton's third law affect motion and forces?

Newton's third law plays a crucial role in understanding motion and forces. It helps us understand that forces always occur in pairs and that these pairs of forces are equal in magnitude and opposite in direction. This allows us to accurately predict and explain the motion of objects.

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