Question

A water skier is pulled behind a boat. When the skis push down on the water, what is the reaction force?

A. The skier pulls back on the boat.
B. Earth's gravity pulls down on the skis.
C. The water pushes up on the skis.
D. The boat pulls the skier.

Answer 1

The answer is C) The water pushed up on the skis

The water reacts to the downward force of the skis by pushing back up against the skis. 

Answer 2

c is the right answer i just got it right for A P E X