Question

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

Explanation:

Newton's third law states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. When the octopus ejects water (action force), the water exerts an equal and opposite force on the octopus (reaction force), which is what propels the octopus.

Answer:

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