How Do Newton's 3rd Law and Skating Illustrate Action-Reaction Forces?

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Newton's third law states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction, which applies to the father and daughter pushing off each other on ice skates. Both experience equal magnitudes of force but will have different accelerations due to their differing masses, as described by Newton's second law. The daughter, being lighter, will accelerate more than the father when they push away from each other. This scenario effectively illustrates action-reaction forces in a real-world context. Understanding these principles is crucial for analyzing motion and forces in physics.
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A father and his seven year old daughter are facing each other on ice skates. With their hands they push away from each other. Compare the magnitude of the forces they each experience and comment on the acceleration of each of them.

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Newtons third law??
 
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Newtons third law??
Yes, that should help you answer the first part. Consider Newton's 2nd law to answer the second.

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