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newton's third law of motion

 

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Noun newton's third law of motion has 1 sense
  1. third law of motion, Newton's third law of motion, Newton's third law, law of action and reaction - action and reaction are equal and opposite
    --1 is a kind of Newton's law of motion, Newton's law, law of motion

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Newton's Third Law of Motion

Description:

Newton's Third Law of Motion, also known as the law of action and reaction, states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. This law explains the relationship between forces and the resulting motion of objects.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1:

Usage: Physics

In physics, Newton's Third Law of Motion states that when one object exerts a force on a second object, the second object exerts a force of equal magnitude in the opposite direction on the first object. This law is applicable to various scenarios, such as understanding the recoil of firearms or the propulsion of a rocket.

Example Sentence: When a car collides with a wall, according to Newton's Third Law of Motion, the force exerted by the car on the wall is equal in magnitude to the force the wall exerts back on the car.

Sense 2:

Usage: Figurative

Newton's Third Law of Motion is often used metaphorically to describe the concept of cause and effect, where any action has a consequence or reaction.

Example Sentence: In life, Newton's Third Law of Motion can be observed as every decision we make has a ripple effect and may lead to unexpected outcomes.

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