Question

How does Newton’s third law apply to a fish swimming through water?
A. The water pushes against the fish’s body.
B. The fish swallows water. When the fish spits out the water, the force of the water moves the fish.
C. A fish pushes water backwards with its fins is the action. The water pushing the fish forward is the reaction.
D. The fish’s fins wiggle to create a force that propels the fish forward.

Answer 1

C. A fish pushes water backwards with its fins is the action. The water pushing the fish forward is the reaction.