Thursdays Giggle - Newton's 3rd law

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This discussion centers around Newton's Third Law of Motion, which states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. Participants express curiosity about the first two laws of motion, indicating a need for clarity on these foundational principles. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding all three laws to grasp the fundamentals of classical mechanics.

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so true

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So, what are the first two laws?
 
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zoobyshoe said:
So, what are the first two laws?

Here's the First Law, have yet to come up with a #2

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