During the firing of a gun, the bullet moves forward while the gun recoils backward. Which option correctly identifies the action and the corresponding reaction in this situation?

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During the firing of a gun, the bullet moves forward while the gun recoils backward. Which option correctly identifies the action and the corresponding reaction in this situation? — Exam MCQ

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C. The gun exerts a forward force on the bullet; the bullet exerts an equal backward force on the gun. — The correct choice is The gun exerts a forward force on the bullet; the bullet exerts an equal backward force on the gun.. It follows from the relevant Newtonian mechanics, motion, work, energy, power or simple-machine relationship.

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A. The bullet moves forward due to gunpowder only, and the gun moves backward due to its own weight.

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B. The gun and bullet both move because the trigger is pulled, not because of action-reaction forces.

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D. The bullet pushes the gun forward, and the gun pushes the bullet backward.

During the firing of a gun, the bullet moves forward while the gun recoils backward. Which option correctly identifies the action and the corresponding reaction in this situation?

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