Question

when a person jumps out of a boat the boat moved backward-:

i) why does the boat move backward

ii) what are the two forces acting in the situation

iii) name the agents who apply these force ​

Answer 1

Answer:

Due to Newton 3rd law

Explanation:

For every action there is equal and opposite reaction

Answer 2

1. the boat moves backward due to the reaction force which is applied as the person steps out of the boat. This is as per the Newton's third law of motion.

2. Two forces acting in the situation are: tension and friction

3. Agents which apply these forces are :

Man when steps out of the boat.

In return the boat moves backward