MCQ
Swimming is possible on account of
  • A
    First law of motion
  • B
    Second law of motion
  • Third law of motion
  • D
    Newton's law of gravitation

Answer

Correct option: C.
Third law of motion
c
(c)Swimming is a result of pushing water in the opposite direction of the motion.

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