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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.
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.
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