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Newton's 3rd law states that "for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction." This relates to guns because when one is fired, there is force applied not only to the projectile but also to the back of the barrel which causes what is known as recoil.

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Which law of motion describes equal and opposite forces of action and reaction?

Newton's third law of motion states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. This means that whenever one object exerts a force on a second object, the second object exerts an equal and opposite force back on the first object.


Newtons third law of motion is also known as action?

Newton's third law of motion states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. This law highlights the symmetry in forces between interacting objects.


What were the names of Isaac Newton's three laws of motion?

Newton's First Law of Motion is referred to as the Law of Inertia. It states that an object in motion will stay in motion unless acted upon by an outside force. The Second Law of Motion is the definition of Force : Force=mass x acceleration. The Third Law of Motion is the Law of Reciprocity. It states that forces come in equal and opposite pairs. "Every action has an equal and opposite reaction"


What law of motion was newton's most important law?

The First Law is simply a special case of the Second Law. On the other hand, both the Second Law and the Third Law are essential for a complete understanding of motion and forces.


Why is the acceleration called the second law?

I have never seen it called that before. Perhaps whoever used this name meant that it is a law that applies in our real world - as opposed to any other law which you might make up, but which doesn't apply in our world.

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What is the difference of third law of motion to other law of motion?

The third law involves direction!


Which law of motion For every action there is an opposite but equal reaction?

This is Newton's third law of motion. It states that for every action force there is an equal and opposite reaction force.


Who made the third law of motion?

Sir Isaac Newton discovered the third law of motion.


What are the motion?

newton first law of motion newton second law of motion newton third law of motion newton gravitation law of motion


How do you derive newton's third law of motion from second law of motion?

You cannot. Newton's third law is independent of the first and second laws.


What are all laws of motion?

Law of Inertia, Law of Mass and Acceleration, and the Third Law of Motion.


What are the examples of newton's third law of motion?

A gun recoils when bullet is fired off the gun.A swimmer pushes the water when he moves forward.


Applications for Newton's third law of motion?

Applications for newton's third low of motion


What is newtons Third law of motion is also known as action?

action


What is newtons third law of motion called?

Newton's third law of motion is that for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. This law is also called reciprocal motion/force or "action-reaction."


Who discover newtons law of motion?

Isaac Newton, he discovered: -Newton's First Law of motion. -Newton's Second Law of motion. -Newton's Third Law of motion.


What law of Newton's motion is applicable when the bullet is fired from the gun it recoils?

Strictly speaking, I think all three of his laws of motion could apply, but I believe the answer to what you are asking is, the third law, "For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction."