Multiple choice

A large hose is used to put out a fire. When water shoots out what is the reaction force?

  1. the hose pushing in the opposite direction from the water

  2. water traveling forward

  3. the men holding on to the hose

  4. there is no reaction force
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Explanation

According to Newton's Third Law, for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. The water moving forward exerts a force on the hose in the opposite direction.

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