Question

3.4 quiz- snapshot 1.2
started: oct 10 at 2:26pm
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question 3
20 pts
a swimmer pushes water backward and moves forward. which law is shown?
newtons second law
newtons first law
none of the above
newtons third law

Explanation:

Newton's Third Law states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. When a swimmer pushes water backward (action), the water exerts an equal - and - opposite force on the swimmer, causing the swimmer to move forward (reaction).

Answer:

D. Newton's Third Law