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Newton's Third Law states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.
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Newton's Third Law states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. This means that whenever one object applies a force on another object, the second object exerts the same force back on the first object, but in the opposite direction. For example, if you push against a wall, your hand exerts a force on the wall, and at the same time, the wall pushes back with an equal force. This is why you don’t go through the wall! Another everyday example is when a rocket launches into space. The rocket engines produce a strong downward thrust by expelling gas, and in response, the rocket is pushed upward into the sky. Understanding this law helps explain many physical phenomena we observe in our daily lives, from walking to how vehicles move.
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