What is Newton’s Third Law of Motion?
Basically, Newton’s Third Law states that for every action there is an equal but opposite reaction. When you hit something, it will hit you back with the same amount of force that you hit it with. So, if you smack an object very hard, your hand will hurt very much because the object you smacked hit you back with the same force. It may sound weird, but it’s true. And when gravity is pulling you down to the center of the Earth, the normal force is pushing up on you.
Basically, Newton’s Third Law states that for every action there is an equal but opposite reaction. When you hit something, it will hit you back with the same amount of force that you hit it with. So, if you smack an object very hard, your hand will hurt very much because the object you smacked hit you back with the same force. It may sound weird, but it’s true. And when gravity is pulling you down to the center of the Earth, the normal force is pushing up on you.
How Does Newton’s Third Law Affect Seat Belts? Well, if you don’t have a seat belt on and the car comes to an abrupt stop, your body will be thrown forward. So, when you hit the thing in front of you like a dashboard or a seat, the object will hit you back with the same amount of force you hit with, therefore your collision will hurt even more. If your seat belt is on, you can’t be ejected at of your seat, and then you cat hit anything in front of you. |
This picture shows you where the seat belt should be when in the car so you don’t get thrown forward and hit the thing in front of you.