Applying Newton's Third Law to Tetherball

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Newton's Third Law of Motion applies to tetherball by illustrating the action-reaction forces at play. When the ball is hit, it exerts a force on the pole through the rope, while the pole exerts an equal and opposite force back on the ball. This interaction explains why the ball moves around the pole when struck. Understanding this principle clarifies the dynamics of the game and the forces involved. The discussion effectively highlights the reciprocal nature of forces in the tetherball scenario.
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How does Newton's Third Law of Motion apply to a tetherball?


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Forces always occur in pairs (action/reaction force).
I know that when you're pushing on a wall, the wall pushes back on you, which is why you don't move at all. But what is the reaction force from the tetherball?
 
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The tetherball situation is similar to you pushing on the wall.

The pole is pulling on the ball through the rope connecting them. So, what is the ball doing to the pole through the rope?
 
The ball is pulling on the pole through the rope?
Okay. I think I got it. Thank you!
 

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