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(Verse 1)
Got a balloon, big and round,
Filled with air and tied down!
Let's see what happens, let it fly,
A tiny rocket in the sky!
(Chorus)
Action, reaction, that's the rule,
Physics is so very cool!
One goes forward, one goes back,
Following that rocket's track!
(Verse 2)
The balloon pushes air right out,
Whoosh! a big air-y spout!
That's the action, strong and fast,
A little push that's built to last.
(Chorus)
Action, reaction, that's the rule,
Physics is so very cool!
One goes forward, one goes back,
Following that rocket's track!
(Bridge)
And what's the reaction, do you know?
The air pushes back to make it go!
The balloon zips and flies away,
Hip hip hooray for physics today!
(Chorus)
Action, reaction, that's the rule,
Physics is so very cool!
One goes forward, one goes back,
Following that rocket's track!
About the song
Blast off while learning Newton's third law of motion!
Blast off with Newton's Third Law - for every action, there's an equal and opposite reaction!
FAQs
What does Newton's third law mean?
Newton's third law says forces come in pairs. When one object pushes on another, the second object pushes back with an equal force in the opposite direction.
How does this law help a rocket launch?
A rocket pushes hot gas downward and backward. That gas pushes the rocket upward and forward, which is why rockets can rise from the launch pad.
Do rockets need air to push against?
No. Rockets move by throwing exhaust one way so the rocket moves the other way. That is why rockets can work in space.
What is a simple action-reaction demo for kids?
Blow up a balloon and let it go without tying it. Air shoots out one direction, and the balloon zips the other direction like a tiny rocket.