How does Newton’s third law apply to a fish swimming through water?(1 point)

Question

How does Newton’s third law apply to a fish swimming through water?(1 point)

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The fish swallows water. When the fish spits out the water, the force of the water moves the fish.
The fish swallows water. When the fish spits out the water, the force of the water moves the fish.

The fish’s fins wiggle to create a force that propels the fish forward.
The fish’s fins wiggle to create a force that propels the fish forward.

The water pushes against the fish’s body.
The water pushes against the fish’s body.

A fish pushes water backwards with its fins is the action. The water pushing the fish forward is the reaction.

Answer 1

The fish pushes water backwards with its fins, creating an action force. In response, according to Newton's third law, the water exerts an equal and opposite reaction force on the fish, pushing it forward.