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question 19 of 29
an astronaut is stuck floating motionless in space and wants to get back to her spaceship. by throwing objects in the opposite direction, she accelerates enough to get back to the spaceship. the astronaut is using newtons ____ law of motion.

a. second
b. third
c. fourth
d. first

Explanation:

Newton's third - law states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. When the astronaut throws objects in one direction (action), she experiences a force in the opposite direction (reaction) which causes her to accelerate towards the spaceship.

Answer:

B. third