Question

how dose newtons third las apply to fish swimming through water
A the fish swallows water. when the fish spits out the water the force of the water moves the fish
B the fishes fins wiggle to create a force that propels the fish forward
C the water pushes against the fishes body
D the fish pushes water backwards with its fins is the action the water pushing the fish forward is the reaction

Answer 1

D the fish pushes water backwards with its fins is the action, and the water pushing the fish forward is the reaction. This is in accordance with Newton's third law, which states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.