Asked by C.W

When you jump from a small boat to a dock, the boat moves backward. Which of Newtons laws best explains this movement? (1 point)

The Law of Gravitation.

Newton's Second Law.

Newton's First Law.

Newton's Third Law.

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Newton's Third Law.

When you push off the boat to jump to the dock, you push the boat backward; the boat pushes you forward with an equal and opposite force.