A cannon after firing recoils due to

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A cannon after firing recoils due to

A

Conservation of energy

B

Backward thrust of gases produced

C

Newton's third law of motion

D

Newton's first law of motion

A cannon after firing recoils due to

When cannon fires the cannon ball, if applies large force on it due to which cannon ball travels large distance. This force is action. At the same time, cannon ball applies same force on cannon due to which cannon recoils. This force is reaction.

As it is action reaction pair, Option $c$ is correct.