A swimmer pushes the surrounding water backward with an average force of

PHYSICS · Subjective · AP · Physics 1: Algebra-based · Force and Translational Dynamics · Force and Translational Dynamics

Problem

A swimmer pushes the surrounding water backward with an average force of 40 N40\,\text{N}. What is the magnitude and direction of the force exerted on the swimmer due to this action? Name the two bodies involved in this force pair.

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