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On a stationary sail-boat, air is blown ...

On a stationary sail-boat, air is blown at the sails from a fan attached to the boat. The boat will

A

move with alr blown

B

move opposite to air blown

C

not move

D

spin around

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The correct Answer is:
C
The fan is attached to the sail boat. It forms one system. Forces will be internal forces in the form of action and reaction. The system as a whole remains stationary.
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