Newton's 3rd law and its affect

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In summary, Newton's 3rd law states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction, which affects motion by explaining how objects move in response to forces. This can be seen in everyday life, such as walking, pushing a door, or riding a bike, and also applies to non-physical forces like gravity. One example of this law is the recoil of a gun, where the bullet exerts a force on the gun, causing the gun to exert an equal and opposite force on the bullet, propelling it forward.
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Homework Statement


When a bike crashes into a metal fence why does the fence bend when the magnitude of the forces that they exert upon each other are the same?


Homework Equations



FAB = -FAB

The Attempt at a Solution



I think this is becuase the bike has more mass than the fence... but i am not sure how this is applied.
 
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no f=ma so the mass is already accounted for, should certain materials or apparatuses be able to withstand more force than others?
 
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and you also have to remember that the opposite forces work on different bodies
 

What is Newton's 3rd law?

Newton's 3rd law states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. This means that when an object exerts a force on another object, the second object will exert an equal and opposite force back on the first object.

How does Newton's 3rd law affect motion?

Newton's 3rd law affects motion by explaining how objects move in response to forces. When an object exerts a force on another object, the second object will experience an equal and opposite force, causing it to accelerate in the opposite direction. This allows for the conservation of momentum in a system.

Can you give an example of Newton's 3rd law?

One example of Newton's 3rd 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 exert an equal and opposite force on the bullet in the opposite direction. This is what propels the bullet forward.

Does Newton's 3rd law only apply to physical objects?

No, Newton's 3rd law applies to all types of forces, including non-physical forces such as gravity. For example, the force of gravity from the Earth pulling on an object is equal and opposite to the force of the object pulling on the Earth.

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

Newton's 3rd law can be seen in everyday life in many scenarios, such as walking, pushing a door, or riding a bike. When walking, you push against the ground with your feet, and the ground pushes back with an equal and opposite force, propelling you forward. When pushing a door, you exert a force on the door, and the door exerts an equal and opposite force on you, allowing you to open the door. And when riding a bike, your feet push against the pedals, and the pedals push back, causing the wheels to turn and propel you forward.

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