Question
An octopus propels itself through the water by ejecting water through a funnel in its body. How does this demonstrate Newton's third law? (1 point)
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When the octopus ejects the water out, the water acts with an equal force on the surrounding water in the same direction.
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When the octopus ejects the water out, the water acts with an equal force on the octopus in the same direction.
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When the octopus ejects the water out, the water acts with an equal force on the surrounding water in the opposite direction.
When the octopus ejects the water out, the water acts with an equal force on the octopus in the opposite direction.
Item 1
COURSE TOOLS
When the octopus ejects the water out, the water acts with an equal force on the surrounding water in the same direction.
Item 2
Item 3
When the octopus ejects the water out, the water acts with an equal force on the octopus in the same direction.
Item 4
Item 5
When the octopus ejects the water out, the water acts with an equal force on the surrounding water in the opposite direction.
When the octopus ejects the water out, the water acts with an equal force on the octopus in the opposite direction.
Answers
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The correct explanation of how the octopus propelling itself through water demonstrates Newton's third law is:
**When the octopus ejects the water out, the water acts with an equal force on the octopus in the opposite direction.**
This reflects Newton's third law of motion, which states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. When the octopus pushes water out of its funnel, it experiences a reactive force that pushes it in the opposite direction, propelling it forward.
**When the octopus ejects the water out, the water acts with an equal force on the octopus in the opposite direction.**
This reflects Newton's third law of motion, which states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. When the octopus pushes water out of its funnel, it experiences a reactive force that pushes it in the opposite direction, propelling it forward.