When we jump out of a boat, the boat moves in the

Q: Answer-When we jump out of a boat, the boat moves in the opposite direction. This is due to:

According to Newtons third law of motion, for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. When the man jumps from a boat, he applies force on the boat due to which boat moves backward. An equal force is exerted by the boat on the man which helps the man to jump out of the boat.

opposite direction. This is due to:

A The fact that the net force acting on the boat is to be zero Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

B Newton’s First Law of Motion Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

C Newton’s Second Law of Motion Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

D Newton’s Third Law of Motion Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

According to Newton's third law of motion, for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. When the man jumps from a boat, he applies force on the boat due to which boat moves backward. An equal force is exerted by the boat on the man which helps the man to jump out of the boat.

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