UIUC Physics Lecture Demo: Newton In The Tub: Paddle Boat (Action and Reaction)

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Demo # 769

Newton In The Tub: Paddle Boat (Action and Reaction)

ID # 769

Description:

As the paddle of the boat pushes back on the water, the water pushes the boat forward in accordance with Newton's 3rd law. Linear momentum is also conserved.

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Physics Concept:

Mechanics
Newton's Third Law
Action and Reaction

The demonstration takes about 1 minute to perform.