Yes, a man can propel himself by whistling on a frictionless surface because of Newton’s third law of motion and the law of conservation of momentum.

Explanation

Newton’s third law of motion states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. When a man whistles, he uses his breath as a propellant to move himself. The law of conservation of momentum states that if no external force acts on a system, its momentum cannot change.

Friction is a force that slows things down and prevents stationary objects from moving. Without friction, it would be difficult for people or cars to get moving or change direction