Question
When a gun (3 kg) shoots a bullet (.025 kg), the bullet goes forward and the gun recoils backward. Which of the following statements is true?
Select one:
a. The force pushing the gun backwards is smaller than the force pushing the bullet forward.
b. Both objects accelerate at the same rate, but the mass of the gun is bigger.
c. The force pushing the bullet forward is bigger than the force pushing the gun backwards.
d. The gun has more inertia
Select one:
a. The force pushing the gun backwards is smaller than the force pushing the bullet forward.
b. Both objects accelerate at the same rate, but the mass of the gun is bigger.
c. The force pushing the bullet forward is bigger than the force pushing the gun backwards.
d. The gun has more inertia
Answers
PhysicsPro
Please condense to one post. Yet again apply the concepts you've learned. This is simple please do not people's time.
Cameron
We have not learned this. I don't know where to start.