Newton's Laws

“A book is resting on a table. What will happen to the book if no forces act upon it? Explain which of Newton's laws supports your answer. Imagine you are pushing a friend on a swing. You push once to start them moving. What will happen to the swing's motion if you stop pushing? Explain which of Newton's laws supports your answer. A student jumps off of a small boat onto the dock. What happens to the boat as the student jumps? Explain which of Newton's laws supports your answer.”