If someone jumps to the shore from a boat,the boat moves in the opposite direction. Explain.

  • A
    Due to inertia of rest
  • B
    Due to Newton's first law of motion
  • C
    Due to Newton's third law of motion
  • D
    Due to conservation of momentum

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