What it shows:
A straightforward demonstration of Newton's 3rd law, that forces are interactions and thus come in pairs.
How it works:
Two people, each sitting (cross-legged) on their own board, position themselves in the center of the track facing each other. Upon pushing against each other with their hands, they glide apart down the length of the track. Repeat this with one person turned around — the other person pushes on his/her back instead of pushing against each other with their hands. The ensuing motion down the track is exactly the same as before.
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