In a rowboard, the rower pushes both oars backward and the boat moves foward, what is the action and reaction?

Question

In a rowboard, the rower pushes both oars backward and the boat moves foward, what is the action and reaction?

Answer 1

The reaction would be the friction from the water on the hull

Answer 2

action is the force exerted on the water by the oars.

reaction is the force exerted on the oars by the water.

Answer 3

>> what is the action and reaction?

You mentioned it in your question

action = " rower pushes both oars backward "

reaction = "boat moves foward, "

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