Newton's third law

American  

noun

1. Mechanics. one of the three fundamental laws of motion, which states that for every force or action there is an equal and opposite reaction.

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Example Sentences

Because these interactions are carried by sound waves, they are not limited by Newton's Third Law.

From Science Daily

Fish and other large swimmers move by pushing water backward, generating forward motion through Newton's Third Law.

From Science Daily

Behind him, in a very expensive illustration of Newton’s third law, Formo’s 53-foot motor yacht struck a 60-foot motor yacht, which struck a 59-foot motor yacht, which was pushed into the lock’s eastern gate, according to interviews and court filings.

From Seattle Times

“The ground obeys Newton’s Third Law and pushes back on him with the same force,” Gay says.

From Washington Post

The physics of international politics sometimes tidily illustrate Newton’s third law of motion: When two bodies interact, their forces on each other are equal in magnitude and opposite in direction.

From Washington Post