External Forces and the Third Law

To investigate Newton's Third Law, the forces are examined that are exerted on the two sensors by a connecting string. Also, the external force exerted by hand on an elastic cord is compared to the internal forces created by the tension in the string.

Grade Level: College

Subject: Physics

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