Using Newton's Third Law of Motion
Using Newton's Third Law of Motion

Using Newton's Third Law of Motion

Physics
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Overview

Newton's third law explains how you can swim and jump. It also explains how rockets can be launched into space. If body A applies an action force on body B, then body B applies a reaction force on body A. If the action force of body A is greater than the reaction force by body B, then the body starts accelerating in the direction of net force in accordance with the Newton's second law of motion.

After completing this module, you will be able to:

  • Describe that every action force has a reaction force in the opposite direction.
  • Explain that a body accelerates in the direction of the net force.