Question

the recoil of a firing cannon is an example of newton’s 3rd law. true false

Explanation:

Newton's 3rd Law states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. When a cannon fires, the cannon exerts a force (action) on the cannonball to propel it forward. In turn, the cannonball exerts an equal and opposite force (reaction) on the cannon, causing it to recoil backward.

Answer:

True