Give a reason why when a passenger jumps from a floating boat, the boat moves backwards.

Give a reason why when a passenger jumps from a floating boat, the boat moves backwards.

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This is due to the passengers reaction force on the boat which acts backwards.

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sharon kalunda answered the question on September 30, 2019 at 06:58

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