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1811: "Newton’s 3rd Law and Friction"
Episode 1811
Published 4 days, 13 hours ago
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Interesting Things with JC #1811: "Newton’s 3rd Law & Friction" – Your foot pushes backward against the ground when you walk, but on ice, that same movement can send you sliding. Vehicle tires depend on a similar interaction for traction, while rockets follow Newton's third law without needing contact with the ground.