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Is the force of attraction between an electron and a proton in a hydrogen atom a example of action and reaction to which Newton's 3rd law applies?
Tulatalu said:Tks. :D Is it the same as the centripetal force keeping a satellite in orbit and its weight?
zoki85 said:Principle action=reaction always applies.
Newton's Third Law of Motion states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. This means that when an object exerts a force on another object, the second object will also exert an equal force in the opposite direction on the first object.
In terms of attraction, Newton's Third Law explains that the force of attraction between two objects is equal and opposite. For example, the Earth exerts a gravitational force on us, and we also exert a gravitational force on the Earth. This is why we are pulled towards the Earth, and the Earth is also pulled towards us.
Yes, Newton's Third Law can be applied to all types of attraction, including gravitational, magnetic, and electric. In all cases, the force of attraction between two objects is equal and opposite.
According to Newton's Third Law, the force of attraction between two objects is directly proportional to the product of their masses and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them. This means that as the distance between two objects increases, the force of attraction decreases.
No, there are other factors that can affect the force of attraction between objects, such as their masses, distance, and any other external forces acting on them. However, Newton's Third Law is a fundamental principle that applies to all types of attraction and is always present in these interactions.