When the sailor jumps forward, the boat experiences an equal and opposite force, causing it to move backward, exemplifying action and reaction forces.
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The force exerted by the sailor jumping forward causes the boat to move backward.
The gun exerts a forward force on the bullet, and the bullet exerts an equal and opposite force on the gun, demonstrating action and reaction forces.
The bullet exerts an equal and opposite force on the gun, causing the recoil.
The road exerts an equal and opposite reaction force on your feet, propelling you forward.