Stepping off a canoe onto a dock

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Stepping off a canoe onto a dock can lead to falling into the water due to the canoe's movement in a frictionless environment. When a passenger attempts to step off, they inadvertently push the canoe away, causing instability. This phenomenon is explained by Newton's third law of motion, which states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. The lack of friction in water exacerbates this effect, making it difficult to maintain balance. Understanding these principles is crucial for safely navigating transitions from a canoe to a dock.
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First of all sorry for the non descriptive thread title. I don't know where to start by answering this question.

Q. You are a passenger in a canoe. You attempt to step off the canoe onto a small dock without holding on to anything. Explain why you may end up in water instead.

A. I think it is something related to the canoe being on water. When you attempt to walk off the canoe you push the canoe away from you since water moves.

I don't know
What laws are involved in this. Does this have anything to do with Newton
 
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Yes, Newton's 3rd law. It is not because water moves, but because a boat in water is considered to be in a frictionless environment for these types of physics problems.
 
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