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This is an example of Newton's Third Law. It can also be explained - equivalently - via conservation of momentum.

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Why do you move forward and a boat moves backward when you jump from a boat to a pier?

The boat goes back word because when you jump your tippy- toes are the only thing left on the boat, and then your feet push forward to do the rest, which makes the boat go backwards.


Why when you jump from a boat the boat moves back as you move forward?

This is an example of Newton's Third Law. It can also be explained - equivalently - via conservation of momentum.


When you row a boat on the pond why does the boat go forward when you are pulling the oars towards you?

When you row a boat on a pond, you are usually facing the back of the boat. Also, the oars are usually attached in the middle of the oar to the side of the boat. So if you pull the handle of the oar towards the front of the boat (towards you when rowing), the paddle of the oar is moving towards the back of the boat (the oar acts like a lever-arm). To move a boat forward, you actually have to move water backward! It's pushing water back that really moves the boat forward. So, when you pull the oar towards you, the paddle moves towards the back of the boat, and that pushes water towards the back of the boat, pushing the boat the opposite direction, which is forward! Just make sure to turn around once in a while because you're not looking where you are going!


Why the boats usually have pointed bows?

A boat has a pointed bow to reduce the resistance of the water as the boat moves forward.


What is the force that pulls boats back?

The force that pulls boats back is typically drag, which is caused by resistance from the water as the boat moves through it. This drag force can slow down the boat and make it more difficult to maintain forward motion.


What is the term for the disturbed water left behind as boat moves through the water?

The disturbed water left behind as a boat moves through the water is called a wake. It is created by the boat's hull displacing water as it moves forward.


What is a forward on a boat?

Its the forward part of the boat


Why does the boat moves forward when a man pushes the paddle backward?

because every action has an oppersite reactione.g.man pulls paddle backwardsoppersite reaction, man (in the boat) gets pushedforwards (with boat)


How does an boat accelerate?

A boat accelerates by applying a force in the opposite direction to the desired motion, generating a reaction force that propels the boat forward. This force is typically created by the boat's engine or sail, pushing against the water and creating a forward thrust that moves the boat. The acceleration of the boat depends on the power of the propulsion system and the resistance of the water against the hull of the boat.


When you step out of a boat onto the dock the boat moves Why?

Newtons 3rd law. Every action has and equal and opposite reaction. The energy you apply with your legs that moves you out of the boat and on to the dock, pushes back on the boat with an equal force.


When you step out of a boat onto the dock the boat moves. Why?

Newtons 3rd law. Every action has and equal and opposite reaction. The energy you apply with your legs that moves you out of the boat and on to the dock, pushes back on the boat with an equal force.


When you step out of a boat onto a dock the boat moves. Why?

Newtons 3rd law. Every action has and equal and opposite reaction. The energy you apply with your legs that moves you out of the boat and on to the dock, pushes back on the boat with an equal force.