1. Newton's third law of motion applies to firing a gun by stating that the force exerted by the bullet when fired is met with an equal and opposite force on the gun, causing it to recoil. This action-reaction pair demonstrates the law.

    Newton’s third law of motion applies to firing a gun by stating that the force exerted by the bullet when fired is met with an equal and opposite force on the gun, causing it to recoil. This action-reaction pair demonstrates the law.

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  2. When you push the road backward with your feet while walking or running, the road exerts an equal and opposite force on you, propelling you forward. This interaction illustrates Newton's third law of motion.

    When you push the road backward with your feet while walking or running, the road exerts an equal and opposite force on you, propelling you forward. This interaction illustrates Newton’s third law of motion.

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