Newton’s third law
Forces occur in interacting pairs. This topic is part of Physics within Science & Nature. This page currently draws on 5 supporting questions, with answers and bonus facts available below.
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Newton's third law says every action has an equal and opposite what?
Answer: Reaction
Bonus fact: Forces occur in interacting pairs.
A rocket moves forward because exhaust gases are pushed in what direction?
Answer: Backward
Bonus fact: The rocket and exhaust exert equal and opposite forces.
Third-law force pairs act on how many different objects?
Answer: Two
Bonus fact: The forces are equal and opposite but do not cancel because they act on different bodies.
What principle explains thrust from accelerating air backward?
Answer: Newton's third law
Bonus fact: Backward momentum produces forward reaction force.
Which law of motion best explains rocket thrust?
Answer: Newton's third law
Bonus fact: Expelled gases push backward while the rocket is pushed forward.