Question

disney & newtons laws of motion
meghan hawkins
multiple-choice question
what is the force that slows down the boats when you stop paddling?
□ the force of inertia
□ the force of fish pushing on the boat
□ the force of friction
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Explanation:

To determine the force slowing boats when paddling stops, analyze options:

• "Force of inertia" is an object’s tendency to resist motion change, not a force slowing it (inertia isn’t a force).
• "Force of fish pushing" is not a typical or significant force here.
• "Force of friction" (including water resistance, a type of friction) opposes motion between the boat and water, causing it to slow.

Answer:

the force of friction (the option with "the force of friction")