Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Topic

Physics

Question:

When a sailor jumps out of a rowing boat, boat moves backwards. This is an example of which of the following?

Options:

Newton's first law of motion

Newton's second law of motion

Newton's third law of motion

None of these

Correct Answer:

Newton's third law of motion

Explanation:

Newton's third law of motion can be illustrated when a sailor jumps out of a rowing boat. As the sailor jumps forward, the force on the boat moves it backwards.