According to Newton third law of motion, when a sailor jumps forward from a stationary rowing boat, what is the effect on the stationary rowing boat?

Subject: General Awareness | Topic: Science | Difficulty: MEDIUM

Options

1. (A) The boat moves forward along with the sailor.
2. (B) The boat remains stationary because only the sailor moves.
3. (C) The boat moves backward due to an equal and opposite reaction force.
4. (D) The boat moves unpredictably due to water resistance.

Verified Answer

Option (C): The boat moves backward due to an equal and opposite reaction force.

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