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Tried and True: Balloons and Newton's Third Law

Science Scope—February 2003

This constructivist adaptation of the classic balloon-on-a-string exploration leads students to investigate Newton's third law: for every action force there is an equal and opposite reaction force. This hands-on, minds-on activity leads students to form new concepts and correct any misconceptions they may have about Newton's third law.
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