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 octopus in the same direction.
When the octopus ejects the water out, the water acts with an equal force on the octopus in the same direction.

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 surrounding water in the opposite direction.

When the octopus ejects the water out, the water acts with an equal force on the surrounding water in the same direction.
When the octopus ejects the water out, the water acts with an equal force on the surrounding water in the same direction.

When the octopus ejects the water out, the water acts with an equal force on the octopus in the opposite direction.

Answer 1

The correct response that 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 response highlights the principle that for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction, which is the essence of Newton's third law of motion. When the octopus pushes water out in one direction, it experiences a force pushing it in the opposite direction, allowing it to propel itself forward.