Water sprinkler used for glass lawns begins to rotate as book as the water is supplied. Explain the principle

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It is based on the third law of motion which states that for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. As the water comes out of the sprinkler, an equal and opposite reaction force comes into play. So the sprinklers start rotating.

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Water sprinkler used for glass lawns begins to rotate as book as the water is supplied. Explain the principle

Dear Student It is based on the third law of motion which states that for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. As the water comes out of the sprinkler, an equal and opposite reaction force comes into play. So the sprinklers start rotating. Regards

Dear Student

It is based on the third law of motion which states that for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. As the water comes out of the sprinkler, an equal and opposite reaction force comes into play. So the sprinklers start rotating.

Regards