Assume the boxer punching the punching bag is the action. According to Newton's 3rd Law, what is the reaction A) The bag pushes back equally on the boxer B) Since the boxer's feet don't move, there is no reaction. C) The bag moves to the right D) Air resistance Please explain your choice.

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Assume the boxer punching the punching bag is the action. According to Newton's 3rd Law, what is the reaction

A) The bag pushes back equally on the boxer

B) Since the boxer's feet don't move, there is no reaction.

C) The bag moves to the right

D) Air resistance

Please explain your choice.

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