Question

newtons third law quick check
an octopus propels itself through the water by ejecting water through a funnel in its body. how does this demonstrate newtons third law? (1 point)
when the octopus ejects the water out, the water acts with an equal force on the surrounding water in the opposite direction.
when the octopus ejects the water out, the water acts with an equal force on the surrounding water in the same direction.
when the octopus ejects the water out, the water acts with an equal force on the octopus in the same direction.
when the octopus ejects the water out, the water acts with an equal force on the octopus in the opposite direction

Explanation:

Newton's third law states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. When the octopus ejects water (action), the water exerts a force on the octopus (reaction). The force of the water on the octopus is in the opposite direction of the water - ejection.

Answer:

When the octopus ejects the water out, the water acts with an equal force on the octopus in the opposite direction.