Question 7 — A sailor jumps out from a - Questions at the end of the chapter - Chapter 6 - How Forces Affect Motion (Exploration)

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A sailor jumps out from a small boat to the shore. As the sailor jumps forward, will the boat move? If yes, in which direction and why.

Question 7 — A sailor jumps out - How Forces Affect Moti - [Teachoo] - Questions at the end of the chapter
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  • Yes, the boat moves.
  • The sailor pushes the boat backwards while jumping forward.
  • By the third law, the boat is pushed backwards, so it moves away from the shore.
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