When a sailor jumps forward, the boat moves backward. Which of Newton's laws does this illustrate?

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When a sailor jumps forward, the boat moves backward. Which of Newton's laws does this illustrate? — Exam MCQ

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C. Third law of motion — The sailor and boat exert equal and opposite forces on each other, illustrating Newton's third law.

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A. Second law of motion

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B. First and second laws of motion

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D. First law of motion